Job Description – Packaging Engineer
- BE / BTech – Mechanical Engineering / Packaging Engineering
- Post Graduate Diploma in Packaging (preferred)
Role
Experience
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in industrial product labeling and packaging
Location
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain labeling solutions for industrial / HVAC products, including primary, secondary, and logistics labels
- Own label artwork development, version control, and change management in line with product and regulatory requirements
- Strong hands-on experience with label design software such as Bartender and CodeSoft
- Manage label content definition including part numbers, barcodes, QR codes, regulatory symbols, multilingual text, and product information
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (ASTM, ISO, customer standards, and regional compliance requirements)
- Collaborate closely with product design, quality, manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory teams
- Support NPI / NPD programs by defining labeling requirements during early design stages
- Drive cost optimization and VAVE initiatives related to labels and marking solutions
- Support supplier development, RFQs, sourcing, prototyping, validation, and PPAP (where applicable)
- Resolve manufacturing and field issues related to labeling durability, adhesion, readability, and traceability
- Document labeling specifications, validation reports, and engineering change documentation
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in industrial labeling design and implementation
- Hands-on experience with:
- Bartender
- CodeSoft
- Barcode standards (1D / 2D – Code 128, QR, DataMatrix, etc.)
- Knowledge of label materials, adhesives, printing technologies (thermal transfer, direct thermal, laser, inkjet)
- Understanding of environmental performance (temperature, humidity, chemical resistance, abrasion)
- Working knowledge of packaging and labeling standards (ASTM, ISTA, ISO)
- Strong background in mechanical engineering fundamentals
- Experience in HVAC or industrial products is highly preferred
- Proficiency in SAP, MS Office tools, and basic data analysis for proposals and cost comparisons
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams and suppliers
