R&D Senior Engineer - Packaging

Responsibilities

➢ Manage end-to-end Packaging R&D activities for Innovation, Productivity and
Brand Stewardship projects,
including technical project management, project scoping, costing, technical
research, concept development,
benchmarking, supplier liaison, trials, stability testing, reporting, artwork
sign-off, launch production support,
change management
➢ Packaging Idea generation / information search for new concepts / products
as per AOP / PSP requirements,
promotional activities and revenue management initiatives
➢ Packaging concept closure in collaboration with Category teams as per
aligned brief
➢ New machinery identification / development in collaboration with the
Operations team
➢ Conduct Packaging Benchmarking and work closely with suppliers to identify
new opportunities and alternatives.
➢ Conducting trials, validation to prove concept and scalability
➢ Consolidate data for various developmental trials such as Shelf life
studies, Machinability trials and Transit trials
and keep records.
➢ Interact with Marketing, factory, third party manufacturers, Product
development teams for Artwork
development, prototype making, planning trials and BOM creation for the smooth
commercial launch
➢ Packaging SQA support - supplier approval and material qualification
➢ Packaging Regulatory Affairs and PPGA support (input into draft regulations,
lobbying support, compliance,
implementation of new regulations)
➢ Packaging Specifications: compile, manage and implement in CAST system
➢ Procurement support (Supply Continuity, RFQ process)
➢ Operational support to Manufacturing and Engineering (troubleshooting,
quality improvement, line efficiency
improvement, variances/concessions, input into CAPEX projects)
➢ Provide packaging subject matter expertise to the business.
➢ Compile policies, procedures, and guidelines in relation to Packaging R&D
➢ Packaging Budget: input into AOP planning, tracking and management
➢ Drive the packaging sustainability strategy, identify gaps and
opportunities, execute activities and report on
progress.
➢ Ensure packaging Technical Stage Gate requirements are being met
➢ Priorities all packaging projects appropriately in sync with the business
needs for AOP and PSP
➢ Manage internal and external resources to achieve product development
objectives
➢ Partner with business team members to assure fluid work processes and
outstanding execution

Qualifications

➢ B.Sc., B.Eng.or M.Sc. degree in material, chemical or packaging related
field or Food / Packaging related
qualification with ‎6-‎8 years in a Technical or R&D role within a manufacturing
environment preferred FMCG.
➢ In-depth understanding of various packaging materials, machinery, converting
technologies, technical costing
models, material chemistry
➢ Packaging Development Process
➢ Effective interpersonal, Influencing and communication skills with a
proactive and innovative approach to
problem solving and new design implementation.
➢ Demonstrated technical, analytical and project management skills, with the
ability to plan and priorities
workloads.
➢ Good understanding of R&D and product development disciplines, as well as
regulatory requirements is
desirable.
➢ Fluent in English and computer skills e.g. MS Word, MS. Excel, Power point