Packaging Engineer

DHL Germany; Selangor; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics company in Malaysia seeks a Packaging Engineer to develop and optimize packaging solutions for various automotive components. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in packaging or related engineering fields and 2-3 years of experience in industrial packaging. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with quality standards and supporting warehouse processes through effective packaging strategies, as well as investigating packaging-related issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging.
• Knowledge of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM).
• Familiarity with testing methods and regulations for packaging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine packaging solutions for automotive components.
• Standardize packaging to optimize palletization and freight efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging flow.

Skills

Packaging technology

Knowledge of packaging materials

Packaging design principles

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in product designing or packaging

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine packaging solutions for a wide range of automotive components, including fragile, bulky, heavy, and irregular shapes.
• Standardize packaging to optimize palletization, warehouse utilization, and freight efficiency.
• Select appropriate packaging materials (corrugate, plastics, foams, engineered dunnage, steel racks, returnable containers).
• Create and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Ensure packaging methods integrate smoothly with warehouse processes and material-handling equipment.
• Support outbound, kitting, repacking, and rework operations with clear packaging instructions, SOPs, and visual aids.
• Train warehouse staff on correct packaging procedures and material usage.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging flow, labor efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Serve as the primary contact for packaging-related customer complaints or shipping damage concerns.
• Investigate issues by reviewing packaging methods, materials, warehouse handling processes, and supplier contributions.
• Prepare, document, and present CAPA reports to address root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Track complaint trends and implement long-term improvements to reduce recurrence.
• Conduct qualification audits of packaging suppliers and vendors to ensure compliance with quality standards and capacity requirements.
• Assess supplier materials, processes, consistency, and documentation practices.
• Support root-cause investigations related to packaging quality or shipping damage.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in product designing, packaging or related engineering fields.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in industrial or consumer packaging. Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting and specification standards is essential.
• Strong knowledge of packaging technology, materials and design principles with knowledge of testing methods, regulations and standards for packaging especially in logistic / supply chain industry
• Must be able to work in Port Klang Free Zone, Pulau Indah.