Lead Packaging Engineer – Sustainable Innovation (Paarl)

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement benefits

Training in advanced packaging tecnn.

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape to design, develop, and implement innovative packaging solutions that protect products, boost market appeal, and drive cost efficiency. You will collaborate with marketing, production, and supply chain to bring concepts from ideation to commercialization on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science and at least five years of packaging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of packaging design and development experience.
• Experience with packaging testing methods and equipment.
• Knowledge of sustainability and eco-friendly packaging concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new packaging concepts and specifications.
• Conduct material testing and performance evaluations.
• Optimize packaging designs for cost, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source materials and components.
• Work with production teams for seamless integration of packaging into manufacturing lines.
• Develop and execute packaging trials and validation plans.
• Stay updated on industry trends and sustainable packaging innovations.
• Ensure designs comply with regulatory and quality standards.
• Create technical drawings, prototypes, and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Eng./Mechanical Eng./Materials Science

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Paarl, Western Cape to design, develop, and implement innovative packaging solutions that protect products, boost market appeal, and drive cost efficiency. You will collaborate with marketing, production, and supply chain to bring concepts from ideation to commercialization on the factory floor.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science and at least five years of packaging