R&D Engineer (Food Packaging Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or support research and development projects for new and improved food packaging materials, formats, and technologies.
• Evaluate packaging materials (plastics, films, laminates, paper, etc.) for mechanical strength, barrier properties, food safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct lab trials, prototyping, and pilot-scale production runs for packaging development.
• Work closely with production, quality, and procurement teams to ensure new designs are scalable and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with marketing and product development to create packaging that meets consumer needs and brand requirements.
• Monitor industry trends, technologies, and sustainability initiatives to recommend innovations.
• Perform root cause analysis and provide technical solutions for packaging-related quality issues.
• Ensure packaging complies with relevant food safety and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EU, ISO, HACCP).
• Maintain proper documentation including test reports, specifications, drawings, and technical data sheets.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in packaging R&D, preferably in food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes (extrusion, thermoforming, injection molding), and barrier technologies.
• Familiarity with food safety and packaging compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing, packaging prototyping, and process scale-up.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Effective communication and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

If interested, please submit your application with your expected salary and resume.

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