5. You will optimize packaging structures, material specifications, packing and stacking methods to cut costs, reduce weight and volume, and improve handling efficiency without compromising product protection performance.
6. You will conduct comparative tests before and after optimization, verify shipments in mass production, and close projects with formal improvement reports.
7. You will select cartons, EPE foam, sponge, blister trays, cardboard, protective films, desiccants, anti-rust materials and other packaging supplies; coordinate sampling and trial production confirmation with suppliers.
8. You will complete required tests including drop test, compression stacking test and simulated transportation vibration test to ensure compliance with logistics and long-distance shipping standards.
9. You will establish and update the company’s unified packaging standard system, unify specifications for similar products, reduce material varieties and relieve inventory pressure.
10. You will file, update and version-control packaging drawings, process documents and inspection standards.
11. You will analyze root causes for shipping breakage, customer-reported packaging defects and transit damage; propose corrective solutions covering structure, process and materials.
12. You will track implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence of identical packaging quality issues.
13. You will research new packaging materials and lightweight structural solutions to promote packaging cost reduction, material minimization and eco-friendly upgrades.
14. You will support procurement on material quotation comparison, alternative material verification and mass rollout of replacement materials.
15. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
16. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
1. College diploma or above, majoring in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, Material Engineering or related fields is preferred.
2. At least 1 year working experience in packaging design and packaging optimization within manufacturing industry; familiar with carton & buffer structure design, moisture/rust prevention and stacking standards for logistics.
3. Proficient in CAD or other drawing software; capable of independently generating packaging structural drawings, BOMs and work instructions.
4. Familiar with standard packaging tests (drop, compression, vibration) and warehousing & transportation conditions.
5. Strong troubleshooting skills, proven track record in packaging structural optimization, cost reduction and defect rectification.
6. Meticulous, execution-oriented; able to independently deliver packaging development for new products and iterative optimization of legacy products.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4.Long service awards
5.Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Percy Guan, WeChat: Percy_GUAN.
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