Packaging & Logistics Engineer

Manpowergroup Services India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup Services India in Bengaluru seeks a Packaging / Logistics Engineer to drive structural packaging design and material optimization, ensuring product protection while controlling costs. You will define testing protocols and collaborate across teams to deliver reliable packaging solutions.

You will troubleshoot distribution centre packaging challenges, standardize SOPs for damage handling, and lead root-cause analyses with suppliers to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of core industrial experience with at least 2+ years focused specifically on packaging design.
• Proficient in packaging CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack / TOPS).
• Advanced understanding of paperboard, corrugated components, testing standards, and engineered cushioning.
• Operations know-how with modern warehouse setups, cross-docking operations, and logistics platforms (WMS, TMS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional investigations, handle vendor negotiations regarding quality, and execute CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and validate structural packaging concepts with hands-on design experience.
• Optimize packaging materials to balance product security and cost.
• Develop SOPs for damaged box/pallet handling at DC and standardize procedures.
• Audit supplier sites and lead RCA when packaging defects arise.
• Analyze end-to-end supply chain to improve palletization, container utilization and freight efficiency.

Skills

Packaging design

Material science

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Cape Pack

TOPS

Job description

Position : Packaging / Logistics Engineer

Contract Duration : 1 year contract (extendable) on 3rd party payroll

Location: Bengaluru

Department: Packaging

Key Responsibilities

1. Structural Packaging Design & Material Expertise

• Design, prototype, and validate structural packaging concepts with a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on structural design experience.
• Apply deep expertise in material science to optimize corrugated boards (flute types, bursting strength, ECT) and protective foams (EPE, EP, PU) to balance product security and cost efficiency.
• Develop physical and digital dielines, specifications, and testing protocols (e.g., ISTA, ASTM) to mock up and stress-test packaging resilience.

2. Distribution Centre (DC) Troubleshooting & Damage Remediation

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for DC teams to manage and resolve on‑site packaging and receiving challenges.
• Standardise and execute clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) on immediate handling when a damaged box or pallet is received at the DC.
• Inspect incoming freight anomalies to diagnose whether the failure stems from structural design, material degradation, handling, or transit shifting.

3. Supplier Quality & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

• Partner closely with Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) and external suppliers to trace damages back to manufacturing, raw materials, or vendor‑loading practices.
• Lead formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D reports when systematic packaging defects arise.
• Audit supplier manufacturing sites to ensure compliance with material specifications and consistency in packaging assembly.

4. Total Supply Chain & Transportation Optimization

• Analyze the end‑to‑end supply chain to optimize palletization, container utilization, and overall freight efficiency.
• Address and mitigate complex transportation and Transport Management System (TMS) / TPMS challenges that influence package stress (e.g., multi‑stop handling, vibration, environmental shifts, carrier limitations).
• Engineer and deploy long‑term, sustainable solutions to eradicate chronic in‑house handling, cross‑dock, and final‑mile labelling or package damages.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Experience Matrix: Strictly 4 to 7 years of core industrial experience, with at least 2+ years focused specifically on packaging design.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in packaging CAD software (e.g., Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Cape Pack / TOPS for pallet load optimization).
• Material Science: Advanced understanding of paperboard, corrugated components, testing standards, and engineered cushioning (foam inserts, molded pulp).
• Operations Know‑how: Familiarity with modern warehouse setups, cross‑docking operations, and logistics platforms (WMS, TMS).
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional investigations, handle vendor negotiations regarding quality, and execute CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions).