Engineer II – Packaging

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

- Packaging Design Engineer will be responsible for performing design and analysis to support research and development of Drone Packaging. Assist in creating a consistent design language/theme for all aspects of a product. Develop practical and innovative designs, for the packaging of equipment, systems and components. Work with R&D team in redesigning existing packaging and creating new packaging designs. Generate comprehensive component specifications.

- Strong packaging design discipline: To contribute to a sustainable top-class packaging design team that can consistently deliver world- class tightly integrated, high reliability systems.

- Mature engineering practices: To work with first principles to achieve highest robustness and value addition of engineering solutions. Using standardized technology/process/tool choices for continuously improving reliability, predictability and usability; to keep up-to-date with the latest materials, manufacturing technologies and methodologies; establish practices to deliver design that is highest performance, reliable, scalable to manufacture, easy to maintain and re-usable.

- Learning and Growth: Motivated to evolve as a senior contributor in the engineering roles in the company in a very short period, based on demonstrated performance.

- Technology Domain: Rugged, all-weather, portable packaging design for electro-mechanical systems

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Proficient in Rigid Packaging with strong experience in development & management.
• Identifying, evaluating & implementing new trends & technologies in packaging; ensuring value addition & continuous improvement in existing package
• Great exposure towards imagination, designing & development to packaging for products.
• Strong understanding of packaging process and packaging equipment.
• Develop, coordinate, and conduct packaging trials to validate and advance technical packaging and total product opportunities.
• The Packaging Engineer will be a part of a fully integrated cross-functional team, working closely with R&D, production ,procurement, quality, management, field training and field operations.
• Responsible for obtaining the best , cost effective packaging for existing & new products.
• Create specifications for product shipping box and transportation.
• Coordinate packaging quality testing per international shipping standards JSS 55555, DEF STAN 81-041
• Define and select a material specification to meet cost constraints and sustainability guidelines.
• Determines logistics parameters for new packaging (e.g. weights, dims, material content)
• Create documents, CAD files, specifications, Bill of Materials (BoM) & release using PLM software.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, preferably CREO and PLM software PTC Windchill
• Demonstrated knowledge in packaging fundamentals.
• Familiar with packaging(bag) manufacturing techniques like, Stitching, Machining, molding
• Material knowledge and experience with MIL grade fabrics, EPP, Plastics, types of Foams
• Must have a sound understanding of ergonomics and anthropometry. 
• Knowledge of packaging testing standards and certifications like JSS 55555 (IP Testing, drop and bump testing, vibration Testing, usability Testing…)
• Coordinate with multiple internal/external stakeholders locally and internationally with other regions related to packaging during new product roll-out.
• Be able to design user-friendly, aesthetically appealing, and robust design
• Aligned with the values and aspirations of ideaForge.
• Has a creative approach for generating new ideas

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Post-graduation in Packaging Science & technology from IIP/SIES/IIT or similar institutes.

DESIRED BEHAVIORAL VALUES:

• Knowledge of ISTA protocols
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Project management skills, including planning and organization skills
• Self-directed, motivated, and good time management
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills