Packaging Engineer 3

City of Shakopee, MN; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Pune seeks a Senior/Lead Packaging Engineer to design and develop packaging for industrial products and retail displays. The role involves creating primary, secondary and tertiary packaging, collaborating with Product Management, Sourcing, and suppliers, and driving sustainability initiatives.

The candidate should have 7–10 years of experience in packaging design, strong CAD skills (ArtiosCAD/PICADOR) and a solid understanding of engineering drawings and standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering graduate preferred in Mechanical or Packaging.
• Masters in Packaging Technology or PG Diploma is an added advantage.
• 7–10 years experience in design and development of packaging for industrial products and retail displays (carton boxes, inserts, pallets, clam shells, etc.).
• Hands-on packaging CAD tool like ArtiosCAD / PICADOR (ArtiosCAD preferred).
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of engineering CAD tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of Sustainable Packaging Regulations and test standards.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in global work environments and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for existing/new products and accessories.
• Develop new packaging systems and improve existing ones using CAD tools.
• Solicit supplier quotes and coordinate with purchasing/production on costs and feasibility.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Sourcing and suppliers to assess cost and feasibility.
• Provide innovative and sustainable packaging solutions for Sustaining & NPD projects.
• Track trends in packaging and lead improvement projects aligned to sustainability goals.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and ECNs for packaging designs.
• Identify and lead cost-reduction activities related to packaging.
• Maintain relations with suppliers for packaging, prototyping and production.
• Support Emerson sustainability efforts to reduce single-use plastics in packaging.
• Develop KPIs to monitor sustainability improvements in packaging.
• Develop packaging procedures/work instructions for new/existing designs.
• Coordinate lab testing and analyze results.
• Develop and maintain product engineering standards for packaging and labeling.
• Collaborate with Graphics for packaging artwork and die-lines.

Skills

Packaging design

CAD proficiency

Industrial packaging

Vendor collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Packaging)

Masters in Packaging Technology

Tools

ArtiosCAD

PICADOR

Job description

Job Description: Senior/Lead Engineer – Product Packaging

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