Senior Engineer - Packaging

Eaton; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Pune, India is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead development and release of packaging for global product lines. You will analyze costs, manage BOM packaging changes and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Your experience with Creo, Artios CAD and CAPE, along with packaging materials knowledge and SAP ERP, will help drive cost reductions and packaging innovations that meet customer needs and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of packaging engineering experience.
• Experience with packaging design software and materials.
• Knowledge of cost, value stream and BOM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging projects from concept to production release.
• Create packaging standards and cost optimization strategies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams across regions.
• Develop returnable packaging and value stream mapping.
• Prepare BOM packaging-related changes and PPAP.
• Analyze total cost of ownership and performance testing.

Skills

Creo

Artios CAD

CAPE

Packaging materials

Supply chain basics

Process development

SAP ERP

Power BI

Power Apps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging/Mechanical Eng

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for the initiation, development and timely completion of packaging Engineering projects for the Global Eaton product lines. Included within the framework of these duties are cost/benefit analysis of new and existing packaging concepts, evaluation and presentation of alternative designs, tooling development, Testing and production release. This position is responsible for assisting Global Eaton facilities and vendors in troubleshooting packaging problems and design of new product packaging. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It's where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential---and where you can help us reach ours.

What you'll do:

• Assist the timely development of new and existing primary and secondary packaging through concept, design, testing, tooling and pilot production in accordance with cost specifications and coordinates these efforts with international company and vendor resources for all Industrial Business
• Develop strategies in one way & returnable packaging
• Financial analysis of packaging projects
• Packaging should cost techniques (Corrugated, steel, wood, plastic, etc)
• Define value stream mapping for projects/ processes
• Develop standards for packaging
• Evaluate end to end value chain for total cost of ownership opportunities
• Create and maintain packaging specifications for primary and secondary packaging
• Prepare Engineering Change Orders for packaging related portions of new Bills of Material (BOM) on new items, any packaging related revisions to BOMs, and any revisions of packaging components.
• Work with graphics designers and marketing functions to create, review and approve packaging artwork suitable for mass production that include all required markings for electrical and trade compliance.
• Maintain communication with the Engineering, Product Management, Marketing, Operations, Sourcing and Manufacturing departments to ensure the timely development and introduction of new packaging and efficient maintenance of existing packaging.
• Carries out package reviews and evaluates performance tests of all packaging to ensure successful completion of the assignment.
• Assist with identification of new materials and processes which would improve product packaging and/or cost.
• Develop pallet patterns to maintain optimal efficiency for storage and transportation
• To Approve & Re-Approve PPAP for Packaging.
• Working with supplier quality & development function in supporting package performance including, documentation, communication, analysis, troubleshooting, and follow-up
• Evaluating new technologies in packaging
• Identifying, evaluating, and implementing packaging innovations to align with company objectives and customer needs including cost, performance, functionality and design
• Sharing best practices, maintaining central data repository by supplier, commodity etc.,

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree/Post-Graduate Diploma in Packaging/ Mechanical Engg from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum of 08-12 years of experience in packaging Engineering role

Skills:

• Proficient in CreO, Artios CAD, CAPE
• Packaging Materials and manufacturing process knowledge -- paper, plastic, wood & steel
• Basic supply chain knowledge
• Experience in process development
• Experience with SAP or other large enterprise data systems
• Ability to work on multiple projects with tight timelines
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI & Power Apps
• Ability to communicate with varies levels of an organization
• Maintain relationships with internal and external contacts
• Strong analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
• Effective interpersonal skills to resolve conflict, develop employees and facilitate corrective action while fostering an environment that supports Eaton values & philosophy