R&D Packaging Engineer

1 hour ago

Full-time

Middle

Responsibilities:

Structural Packaging Design & Development

Develop new structural packaging designs and improve existing designs for corrugated cartons, EPE foam, wooden crates, and pallet systems.
Translate customer concepts and requirements into functional designs that meet protection, aesthetic, and logistics needs.
Use CAD and 3D modelling to support design-to-validation cycles and rapid prototyping.
Prepare structural drawings, mock-ups, and prototypes for customer evaluation and approval.

Material Knowledge & Application

Apply working knowledge of packaging materials: corrugated board, foam cushioning (EPE, PU, PS), moulded pulp, plastic, and paper-based solutions.
Recommend material usage that balances cost, performance, and sustainability.
Evaluate new materials and packaging concepts that align with customer needs and industry trends.

Packaging Testing & Validation

Conduct ISTA, ASTM, and other standard tests — including drop, vibration, compression, and transit tests — in coordination with the in-house certified packaging testing lab.
Document and analyse test results, recommend improvements, and validate final packaging performance and compliance.

Customer & Project Support

Work with customers’ engineering teams to gather requirements, propose designs, and present packaging solutions.
Support project timelines and deliverables to ensure on-time execution aligned with customer milestones.
Maintain responsiveness and design agility in a fast-paced production environment.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work with production teams to ensure packaging designs are practical and machine-compatible for manufacturing.
Optimise packaging for container loading, assembly speed, and operational efficiency.
Provide input into packaging line automation or integration projects where applicable.

Continuous Improvement

Support the improvement of design processes, documentation standards, and project workflows.
Contribute to brainstorming sessions and design reviews to support an innovation-driven culture.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in packaging design, packaging engineering, or product development, preferably in the E&E or manufacturing sectors.
Knowledge of corrugated packaging, foam cushioning, and wooden packaging systems.
Working command of CAD and packaging design software.
Understanding of packaging testing methods and product-protection principles.
Bonus: familiarity with packaging automation equipment (e.g. case erectors, tapers, pick-and-place systems).
Strong problem-solving, communication, and customer-engagement skills.
Fluent in English; additional languages an advantage.