Role Description

Engineering > Packaging Engineer

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66790.0000 77300.0000 89140.0000

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Short Description:

Packaging engineers create and develop effective designs to create packaging that’s functional, cost effective, and fits a project’s brief. This involves generating ideas and concepts, testing different designs, working with internal teams during the manufacturing process, and reviewing the efficiency of the final packaging.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Primary Task - is developing a range of packaging concepts in coordination with the finalized products or materials, so that the packaging is compatible. 
  • Conduct Product Research - incorporate consumer and industry research into their designs. This requires carrying out in-depth investigations into the latest trends, pricing architectures, and any potential obstacles that may come up during the testing stage.
  • Develop Engineering and Manufacturing Specifications - prepare documentation in line with engineering protocols and regulations, and ensure that the manufacturing specifications are compliant with FDA and ISO regulations.
  • Review Design Efficiency -  prepare designs using the latest technology to ensure the best transition between the design and manufacturing processes. They also make sure designs are as efficient and functional as possible.
  • Provide Technical Support - work closely with teams involved in the manufacturing and implementation processes of product packaging, helping them with any technical guidance and support they may need.

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Creativity – as a packaging engineer, developing innovative, interesting, and functional packaging is important, and job applicants need the creativity to come up with new ideas that match the brief
  • Problem-solving skills – packaging engineers troubleshoot issues as they arise, finding solutions to packaging or design problems so that the final product is effective
  • Attention to detail – keen attention to detail is important for packaging engineers, since overlooking issues or flaws could result in a suboptimal final design
  • Communication skills – communication is key to this job, as packaging engineers work as part of a team and must be able to explain their ideas to colleagues and clients
  • Technical skills – packaging engineers work with computer software and design programs on a regular basis, so they must be technically minded and able to quickly pick up new software

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. 
  • SVP Range: (7.0 to < 8.0)
     

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