Packaging Design Engineer

An excellent opportunity to join a Global Expanding Toys Company from Australia for young passionate Vietnamese toys lovers!

Role Objectives
Working directly with Melbourne Creative teams and you will provide solutions relating to the development of product and Point of Sale (POS) packaging across the entire range of Moose products from concept and costing through to manufacture.

The role will require you to ensure product appeal and integrity under varying shipping and display conditions. This will include cost estimation, testing and analysis, materials and process selection for packaging based on manufacturability, durability, performance and price, while always pushing the boundaries of innovation and design.

You will work closely with the Melbourne based Structural Packaging Engineers, Product Design, Art Directors and Project Management teams to develop new packaging solutions that:
• Provide innovative design and engineering POP solutions
• Provide innovative design and engineering packaging solutions
• Satisfy the design intent
• Meet product integrity specifications
• Are feasible and cost efficient to manufacture
• Meet the required schedule
• Support to deliver “Frustration Free” and environmentally conscious packaging solutions

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Melbourne Design team, assist in the further development of packaging solutions from approved concept through to production with a focus on innovation
Work with the Design team to prepare cost estimates on packaging and printing options during concept development while ensuring all packaging dimensions are estimated accurately to enable retail partners to set planograms
Provide packaging design and engineering direction and technical support to the product development team, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, general product manufacturing and assembly recommendations
Analyse packaging designs to optimise the utilization of materials as well as manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes in order to meet cost objectives, quality and transit testing specifications
Ensure packaging concepts are feasible in large scale manufacturing environment and are delivered within budget
Work to develop packaging guidelines in line with APC regulations
Contribute to the development of “Frustration Free Packaging”
Research and present new package design trends, technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Build and maintain packaging library and ensure all conceptual packaging concepts, approved packaging die-lines and blister specs are documented and filed future use
Design and creation of inside packaging components, including blisters and component layout
Creation of "Product Packing Instructions" documents to clearly communicate internally to the Global organisation and externally with production partners.
Prepare and maintain product specification for all In-Store Display units, including FSDU, Shelf Ready PDQ, Sidekick, Endcap, and Shelf Pallets
Design from concept to production including engineering analysis, testing, design, tooling recommendations, prototype build, safety approvals and product integration
Develop and check technical documentation, engineering drawings and assembly diagrams to ensure that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated
Interface with manufacturers to resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and continual improvement planning
Provide training to other personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge

Have at least 2-3 years experience in a similar role
Toy industry or FMCG experience is valuable but not essential
Strong knowledge of one of the following 3D CAD applications is essential: Fusion 360, SolidWorks or Rhinoceros 3D
Advanced experience using Adobe Illustrator,
Strong knowledge of a Packaging specific CAD application, such as Artios CAD or similar
Comprehensive understanding of consumer packaging design engineering and manufacturing
Ability to sketch at a communication level
Basic hands on prototype building skills
An understanding of production line processes, manufacturing and assembly constraints
Extensive understanding and experience of a range of different packaging materials, manufacturing processes and their characteristics, including vacuum formed plastics
Sound English verbal and written skills
Strong creativity and innovation skills
Results focussed
Ability to build strong relationships

A generous salary package will be offered to the successful candidate!

Social/Health/Unemployment Insurances are levied on the gross salary, according to the VN labor codes
Private health insurance provided PVI; annual health check-up
13th-month salary
14 days of annual leave
Tons of fun & exciting team activities

if you're interested in the position, please feel free to your CV / profiles to our email: recruitment@remoteresources.com or Skype: dung.le_21 for further information