- KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary: R40 000.00 Per Month
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Engineering Manufacturing Retail
- Reference: MD2084857
Vacancy Details
Employer: Black Tie Recruit
We are currently on a search for a Mechanical Engineer to join our dynamic team, the main purpose of the role is to Create a product design that fulfils our strategic goals while integrating the needs of marketing, purchasing, quality and manufacturing departments. The Package Design Engineer will design packaging for the company’s finished products, ensuring adequate protection of the product and accurate and attractive display for marketing purposes.
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, also Performs other duties as required.
Candidate Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities:
• Proficient with computer-assisted design (CAD) software.
• knowledge of packaging material and design.
• 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.
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