Senior Packaging Specialist - Durban, South Africa - K2 Human Capital Consultancy

K2 Human Capital Consultancy
K2 Human Capital Consultancy
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Durban, South Africa

1 week ago

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JOB TITLE:
Sr Specialist Packaging - R & D Design (Mechanical)




JOB LOCATION:
Jacobs - Durban

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 computerassisted design (CAD) software to develop pointofsale 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.

Required Skills and Abilities:


  • Proficient with computerassisted design (CAD) software.
- knowledge of packaging material and design.

  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  • Technological knowledge
  • Complex problemsolving skills and Mathematics and physics skills.
  • Innovative thinking.

Education Required:


  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.

Experience Required:


  • Two years of experience in package design preferred.
  • Materials Engineering would be advantageous.

Physical Required:


  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Job Type:
Permanent


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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