Assistant Engineer - Packaging

AKT Components; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Penang is seeking an Assistant Packaging Engineer to design and validate packaging methods. The role includes creating specifications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in packaging design, knowledge of logistics, and a commitment to sustainability initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging design and validation.
• Knowledge of materials, logistics, and quality systems.
• Familiarity with packaging materials and handling requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging methods for new and existing products.
• Define packing configurations, materials, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards.
• Create and approve packaging work instructions, drawings, and BOMs.
• Analyze packaging failures and implement corrective actions.
• Drive cost optimization and sustainability initiatives.
• Train operations and packaging assistants on approved methods.
• Escalate any packaging issues or non-conformances to superior.
• Support continuous improvement activities as assigned.

Skills

Packaging design

Material knowledge

Logistics understanding

Quality systems familiarity

Job description

An Assistant Packaging Engineer designs, develops, validates and control packaging systems that protect products and meet customer, regulatory, and logistics requirements.

Design and develop packaging methods for new and existing products

Define packing configurations, materials, and specifications

Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and industry standards

Create and approve packaging work instructions, drawings, and BOMs

Analyze packaging failures and implement corrective actions

Drive cost optimization and sustainability initiatives

Train operations and packaging assistants on approved methods

Escalate any packaging issues or non-conformances to superior

Support continuous improvement activities as assigned

Competency Requirements:

Experience in packaging design and validation

Knowledge of materials, logistics, and quality systems

Familiarity with packaging materials and handling requirements

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