- Durban
- Salary: R40 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing
- Reference: copy-copy-copy-2084850
Vacancy Details
Employer: Black Tie Recruit
The Packaging Design Engineer will be responsible for Research, Design and Develop packaging for the finished products, ensuring adequate protection of the product and accurate and attractive display for marketing purposes. Also, to focus on Material Improvement Projects (MIP) that will increase the company's savings yearly.
Main Duties/Responsibilities
- Collaborates with staff from marketing, manufacturing, graphics, and shipping departments to
- optimize package design.
- Oversees the design of the finished product packaging, emphasizing marketability and cost efficiency.
- Test the packaging systems and components for new and existing products.
- Uses computer-assisted design (CAD) software to develop point-of-sale displays for products and packaging.
- Researches and introduces prototype packaging using materials such as folding cartons, plastics,and corrugated shipping containers.
- Drafts specifications for new packing materials that will adequately protect finished products.
- To manage and implement cost reduction/quality improvement projects.
- To ensure products comply to standard requirements and Safety.
- Analysis Data and Preparing Reports.
- Performs other duties as required.
Candidate Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities
- Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.
- Knowledge of packaging material and design (A must)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Technological knowledge
- Complex problem-solving skills and Mathematics and physics skills.
- Innovative thinking.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
- Two years of experience in package design preferred.
- Materials Engineering would be advantageous.
Physical Requirement
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift at least 30kg at once.
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