Packaging Engineer 3

Emerson; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in India requires a Senior/Lead Engineer – Product Packaging to design primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for existing and new products and accessories. You will create packaging systems using CAD, coordinate with Product Management and Sourcing, and drive sustainability initiatives to reduce single-use plastics.

The role demands 7–10 years in packaging design for industrial and retail displays, with hands-on CAD experience (ArtiosCAD) and knowledge of packaging standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate in Mechanical or Packaging preferred.
• Masters in Packaging Technology is an added advantage.
• 7–10 years in packaging design and development for industrial products.
• Hands-on CAD tooling like ArtiosCAD; knowledge of packaging tests and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for existing/new products and accessories.
• Develop packaging systems to meet quality, function, cost and merchandising goals using CAD.
• Solicit supplier quotes and coordinate with purchasing and production on costs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sourcing and outside suppliers on packaging feasibility and cost.
• Provide sustainable packaging solutions for sustaining and NPD projects.
• Lead ECRs/ECNs for packaging designs and drive cost-reduction initiatives.
• Build and maintain supplier relations for prototyping and production.
• Support packaging testing and analyze results; develop operating standards for packaging.
• Coordinate with Graphics team for artwork, die-lines and labeling requirements.

Skills

Packaging design

ArtiosCAD

Sustainability

Communication

Global experience

Education

Engg degree (Mech/Packaging)

Masters in Packaging

Tools

PICADOR

Job description

Senior/Lead Engineer – Product Packaging

• Candidate will be responsible for designing Primary / Secondary & Tertiary packaging for Existing / New products & their Accessories
• Develop new packaging systems and/or improve existing packaging systems to meet standards of quality, function, cost and merchandising using established and well-defined engineering procedures using CAD software
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and consult with purchasing and production departments to determine the costs and feasibility of producing the proposed packaging
• Collaborate with various functions in the organization like Product Management / Sourcing along with outside suppliers to determine cost & feasibility of proposed packaging
• Provide Innovative, Creative & Sustainable packaging solutions for Sustaining & NPD projects
• Remain abreast of trends in industrial / retail packaging & initiate projects related to packaging improvements to response to changing global sustainability objectives.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR) & Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for packaging designs
• Identify & lead the cost reduction activities related to product packaging
• Build & maintain relations with various suppliers for packaging, prototyping & production
• Participate in Emerson sustainability efforts to identify and lead small projects to implement packaging alternatives to reduce the use of single use plastics and other environmentally related packaging.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators to track progress made improving sustainability of product packaging and implementation of projects
• Develop packaging procedures / work instruction for new & existing packaging designs
• Place request to lab for packaging testing & further analyze the test results
• Develop & maintain product engineering operating standards relating to packaging & labeling of products
• Work closely with Graphics design group as & when necessary for developing packaging artwork / to provide necessary die-lines

Job Description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Candidate will be responsible for designing Primary / Secondary & Tertiary packaging for Existing / New products & their Accessories
• Develop new packaging systems and/or improve existing packaging systems to meet standards of quality, function, cost and merchandising using established and well-defined engineering procedures using CAD software
• Solicit quotes from suppliers and consult with purchasing and production departments to determine the costs and feasibility of producing the proposed packaging
• Collaborate with various functions in the organization like Product Management / Sourcing along with outside suppliers to determine cost & feasibility of proposed packaging
• Provide Innovative, Creative & Sustainable packaging solutions for Sustaining & NPD projects
• Remain abreast of trends in industrial / retail packaging & initiate projects related to packaging improvements to response to changing global sustainability objectives.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR) & Engineering Change Notices (ECN) for packaging designs
• Identify & lead the cost reduction activities related to product packaging
• Build & maintain relations with various suppliers for packaging, prototyping & production
• Participate in Emerson sustainability efforts to identify and lead small projects to implement packaging alternatives to reduce the use of single use plastics and other environmentally related packaging.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators to track progress made improving sustainability of product packaging and implementation of projects
• Develop packaging procedures / work instruction for new & existing packaging designs
• Place request to lab for packaging testing & further analyze the test results
• Develop & maintain product engineering operating standards relating to packaging & labeling of products
• Work closely with Graphics design group as & when necessary for developing packaging artwork / to provide necessary die-lines

Skills

• Qualification - Engineering Graduate (Preferred – Mechanical or Packaging Engineering)
• Masters in Packaging Technology or Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging will be an added advantage
• Candidate should have experience of 7 to 10 years in design and development of packaging for Industrial products and retail displays after Graduation (Include Carton boxes & inserts / wooden pallets / retail packaging like Clamshell & Blister)
• Require hands on packaging CAD tool like ArtiosCAD / PICADOR (Preferred ArtiosCAD)
• Good understanding of Engineering drawings / Standards & Specifications

(Knowledge on Engineering CAD tool will be added advantage)

• Knowledge of Sustainable Packaging Regulations & Best Practices / Packaging test standards
• Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Exposure to work in a global work environment with efficient oral & written communication

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