Packaging Development Lead - Sustainable & AI-Driven Processes

RAPID RECRUITMENT ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RAPID RECRUITMENT ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Product Development/Process Engineer to lead new product development from concept through qualification.

You will oversee testing, material qualification, and supplier onboarding while driving sustainable packaging initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years in product development or process engineering, with strong knowledge of coating, lamination and printing processes, and experience supervising

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in Product Development or Process Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of film, coating, lamination and printing processes.
• Experience with BOMs, technical drawings, control plans and process routings.
• Experience in team supervision, KPI management and operations.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product and process development projects from concept to qualification.
• Develop testing protocols, quality checkpoints and control plans.
• Source and qualify new materials, suppliers and production lines.
• Drive sustainable packaging initiatives such as PFAS-free, recyclable and mono-material solutions.
• Supervise and mentor Product Development Engineers.
• Support departmental operations, KPIs, budgets and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant food-contact packaging and quality standards.
• Work closely with customers, Production, Supply Chain and other departments.
• Support digitalisation and adoption of AI/business solutions.

Skills

Team supervision

KPI management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Project development

Education

Engineering/Chemistry degree

Tools

BOMs

Technical drawings

Control plans

Process routings

Job description

RAPID RECRUITMENT ASIA PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks a Product Development/Process Engineer to lead new product development from concept through qualification.

You will oversee testing, material qualification, and supplier onboarding while driving sustainable packaging initiatives and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years in product development or process engineering, with strong knowledge of coating, lamination and printing processes, and experience supervising