Product Packaging

Epropelled Systems; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ePropelled Systems in India is seeking a Product Packaging Transit Engineer to design, develop, validate, and industrialize packaging solutions for electric motors, ESCs, integrated motor controllers, UAV propulsion systems, and related products. The role ensures products reach customers globally without damage while meeting cost, quality, logistics, and regulatory requirements.

The position requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Global Customer teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product packaging, transit packaging, or industrial packaging engineering.
• Experience packaging electromechanical products, motors, electronics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, logistics requirements, and global transportation methods.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions for motors (Inrunner Outrunner), ESCs, electronics, and propulsion systems.
• Develop packaging for single-unit, multi-unit, OEM, distributor, and export shipments.
• Select and optimize packaging materials including corrugated boxes, molded pulp, EPP/EPE/EVA foams, plastic trays, anti-static packaging, and moisture protection systems.
• Ensure protection against shock, vibration, compression, paint scratches, corrosion, ESD, and environmental damage during transportation.
• Design packaging using CAD tools and prepare manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Conduct packaging validation through drop, vibration, compression, and transit simulation testing.
• Ensure compliance with ISTA, ASTM, ISO packaging and international shipping standards.
• Work with suppliers to develop cost-effective and manufacturable packaging solutions.
• Define packaging BOMs, work instructions, quality standards, and inspection criteria.
• Investigate transit damage issues and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Global Customer teams.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Transit packaging

SolidWorks

Global logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks or CAD software

Job description

Product Packaging Transit Engineer Location ePropelled - Engineering Team, India Role Summary ePropelled is seeking a Product Packaging Transit Engineer to design, develop, validate, and industrialize packaging solutions for electric motors, ESCs, integrated motor controllers, UAV propulsion systems, and related products. The role is responsible for ensuring products reach customers globally without cosmetic or functional damage while meeting cost, quality, logistics, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design packaging solutions for motors (Inrunner Outrunner), ESCs, electronics, and propulsion systems.
• Develop packaging for single-unit, multi-unit, OEM, distributor, and export shipments.
• Select and optimize packaging materials including corrugated boxes, molded pulp, EPP/EPE/EVA foams, plastic trays, anti-static packaging, and moisture protection systems.
• Ensure protection against shock, vibration, compression, paint scratches, corrosion, ESD, and environmental damage during transportation.
• Design packaging using CAD tools and prepare manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Conduct packaging validation through drop, vibration, compression, and transit simulation testing.
• Ensure compliance with ISTA, ASTM, ISO, and international shipping standards.
• Work with suppliers to develop cost-effective and manufacturable packaging solutions.
• Define packaging BOMs, work instructions, quality standards, and inspection criteria.
• Investigate transit damage issues and drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Global Customer teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product packaging, transit packaging, or industrial packaging engineering.
• Experience packaging electromechanical products, motors, electronics, automotive, aerospace, or industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, logistics requirements, and global transportation methods.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of ISTA, ASTM, ISO packaging and transportation standards.
• Experience with UAV, automotive, aerospace, or power electronics products.
• Understanding of DFM, DFA, GDT, supplier development, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience in packaging cost optimization and sustainability initiatives.

Success Criteria

• Zero transit-related product failures.
• Compliance with global shipping and packaging standards.
• Reduced packaging cost without compromising product protection.
• Successful delivery of products worldwide with no cosmetic or functional damage.