– Packaging Engineer

Position: Packaging Engineer

Experience: 3–5 Years

Location: Gurgaon

Industry: Beverage Manufacturing

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Packaging Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, particularly with glass bottles and beverage packaging . The candidate will be responsible for packaging development, quality testing, troubleshooting, supplier coordination, and ensuring packaging components meet required quality and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and improve packaging solutions for beverage products, with a strong focus on glass bottles .
- Work on bottle specifications, dimensions, drawings, closures, labels, capsules, cartons, and secondary packaging.
- Conduct and coordinate packaging quality testing to ensure components meet defined specifications.

Perform/coordinate tests such as:
- Bottle dimensional inspection
- Glass thickness and weight verification
- Burst/pressure testing
- Thermal shock testing
- Drop and impact testing
- Top-load/compression testing
- Closure and sealing performance
- Label adhesion and application checks
- Transportation and packaging performance testing
- Identify packaging defects, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Coordinate with quality, production, procurement, R&D;, suppliers, and manufacturing teams for packaging-related activities.
- Evaluate and approve packaging samples and conduct trials on production lines.
- Develop and maintain packaging specifications, testing protocols, inspection standards, and technical documentation.




- Support new product development and packaging improvement projects from concept through commercialization.
- Conduct supplier evaluations, packaging trials, and quality audits where required.
- Monitor packaging performance during production and resolve issues related to bottles, closures, labels, cartons, and other components.
- Ensure packaging complies with applicable quality, safety, food-contact, and regulatory requirements.
- Analyze packaging failures and recommend suitable material/design/process improvements.
- Support cost optimization and material reduction initiatives without compromising packaging quality or product protection.

Required Skills & Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Development, Packaging Quality, or a related role.
- Hands-on experience with glass bottles , preferably in the beverage related industry.
- Positive understanding of bottle manufacturing, bottle specifications, dimensions, defects, and quality parameters.
- Practical knowledge of packaging testing and quality inspection methods .
- Experience in handling packaging suppliers and conducting packaging trials.
- Knowledge of root-cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
- Good understanding of packaging materials including glass, labels, closures, cartons, and other secondary packaging.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and packaging standards.
- Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and coordination skills.

Education Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or Diploma in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Location: Gurgaon

Experience: 3–5 Years

📌 Packaging Development Engineer (Gurugram)
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