Lead Packaging Design Engineer

The Packaging Design Engineer will be part of GE HealthCares global packaging organization and will lead end-to-end packaging engineering projects supporting multiple product modalities and business segments. Based at the GE BEL site in Bangalore this individual contributor role is responsible for developing testing validating and implementing packaging solutions for finished products raw materials plant-to-plant logistics and customer shipments.

The role will support New Product Introduction (NPI) transfers Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) safety sustainability and other packaging improvement initiatives. The engineer will manage multiple projects and collaborate with global engineering manufacturing quality sourcing logistics suppliers and other stakeholders to deliver packaging solutions that protect products support efficient transportation and meet business requirements.

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• Lead packaging engineering projects from opportunity identification and concept development through design testing validation documentation and implementation.
• Design and develop packaging solutions for large and complex products finished goods raw materials plant-to-plant movements and plant-to-customer shipments.
• Support packaging requirements for New Product Introduction (NPI) product transfers Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) safety sustainability and packaging improvement projects.
• Develop packaging concepts engineering drawings specifications and 3D models using Creo and AutoCAD.
• Select appropriate packaging materials and solutions using corrugated materials wood foam plastics paper molded fiber and other relevant packaging systems.
• Plan and execute packaging testing and validation activities using applicable packaging test methods and standards including ISTA and ASTM.
• Evaluate packaging performance and identify opportunities to improve product protection safety cost sustainability and supply chain efficiency.
• Lead packaging design changes and support appropriate engineering change management and technical documentation.
• Work with packaging suppliers and internal stakeholders to evaluate technical solutions and support packaging qualification and implementation.
• Manage multiple packaging projects simultaneously and communicate project status technical risks decisions and actions to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global and local teams across Engineering Manufacturing Quality Sourcing Logistics Product Engineering and other functions.
• Support both local and global packaging initiatives and work effectively with stakeholders across the US Europe China and other regions.

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering or a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with substantial professional experience in packaging engineering and design amd masters in Packaging management
• Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience with significant hands-on experience in packaging engineering packaging design and packaging development.
• Demonstrated experience leading packaging projects through design testing validation and implementation.
• Hands-on packaging engineering experience for large or complex products; experience limited primarily to small cartons or parcel packaging is not sufficient for this role.
• Hands-on proficiency with Creo for packaging or related engineering design and 3D modeling.
• Hands-on proficiency with AutoCAD for engineering drawings and packaging-related design work.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and systems including corrugated packaging wood foam plastics paper and molded fiber.
• Experience with packaging testing and validation including working knowledge of applicable ISTA and ASTM standards.
• Understanding of sustainable packaging principles and the ability to incorporate sustainability considerations into packaging design decisions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engineering projects and collaborate effectively with local and global stakeholders.
• Strong technical problem-solving communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing packaging solutions for medical devices industrial equipment or other large and technically complex products.
• Experience supporting NPI product transfer VCP/cost productivity safety or supply chain improvement projects.
• Experience developing packaging solutions for both domestic and international transportation and distribution environments.
• Experience working directly with packaging suppliers on design development testing qualification and implementation.
• Understanding of sustainable packaging approaches including material optimization waste reduction and alternatives to traditional packaging materials.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a global packaging engineering organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects in a global cross-functional environment.

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Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything youd expect from an organization with global strength and scale and youll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care collaboration and support.

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