Packaging Engineer

• Coordinate mold development, modification and qualification activities for bottles, caps, closures, pails and other packaging components.
• Review packaging drawings, 2D/3D designs, artwork-related technical inputs and packaging specifications.
• Support mold trials, sample evaluation, dimensional checks and final qualification asper Global Test Protocols (GTP) before commercial implementation.

• Prepare and implement packaging qualification plans in line with Global Qualification Protocols.
• Conduct and support packaging performance testing, filling trials, line trials, transit trials and storage trials.
• Analyse trial results and prepare clear technical reports with recommendations for approval or improvement.
• Ensure packaging qualification documentation is properly maintained.

• 8 – 12 years of experience in packaging development for consumer goods, lubricants, personal care, or related industries.
• Exposure to sustainability and recycled plastic projects is preferred.
• Experience in driving packaging projects such as innovation, supplier introduction, cost saving, sustainability, value engineering and quality improvement.
• Experience in filling line trials, transit trials, packaging testing and validation will be preferred.
• Good communication, coordination and customer management skills
• Should be flexible to work in different time zone to support global teams

• Packaging development and qualification
• Sustainability and PCR packaging projects
• Mold development and supplier coordination
• Packaging testing and transit trial execution
• Cost saving and value engineering
• Root cause analysis and quality improvement
• Cross-functional and global project execution
• Strong analytical and communication skills

• ### Postgraduate in Packaging Technology from Indian Institute of Packaging or equivalent

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Acumen, Business Requirements Analysis, Category Strategy, Digital Fluency, Influencing, Management of Change, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Packaging, Packaging Artwork, Packaging Operations, Packaging Optimization, Packaging Testing, Product and market intelligence, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management

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Procurement & Supply Chain Management Group

Job Description:This is a role within the Castrol organisation, and the successful candidate will become part of the Castrol ring-fence. If you are part of the ring-fence, it is expected that your employment will move with Castrol to new ownership.

• Support development and execution of packaging projects for new product introduction, pack changes, innovation and business growth initiatives.
• Work with internal customers and packaging suppliers to develop packaging designs, materials and specifications that meet business, operational and technical requirements.
• Support evaluation of new packaging materials, formats, suppliers and technologies aligned with global packaging standards.

• Support packaging sustainability agenda including PCR implementation, recyclable packaging, lightweighting, material reduction and circular packaging solutions.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to identify and qualify sustainable packaging alternatives.
• Support execution of sustainability projects in line with local regulatory requirements and global packaging priorities.

• Identify and support packaging cost-saving opportunities through alternate materials, design optimization, supplier development and process improvement.
• Conduct technical feasibility evaluations for cost-saving ideas without compromising packaging quality, performance or compliance.
• Support procurement teams with technical inputs for sourcing and supplier-related initiatives.

• Support investigation of packaging quality issues reported from plants, markets, suppliers or customers.
• Assist in root cause analysis, corrective and preventive action plans and supplier improvement actions.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to improve packaging performance, consistency and reliability.

• Provide technical support to local procurement teams for supplier identification, development, qualification and performance improvement.
• Support supplier capability evaluations, audits and technical discussions.
• Work with procurement and suppliers to ensure packaging materials meet required quality, supply and sustainability expectations.

• Support delivery of global packaging agenda including standardization, sustainability, innovation, supplier qualification and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with global & local packaging procurement teams on cross-market technical projects.
• Provide technical support for global packaging projects as and when required.
• Create or Modify packaging development SOP, timelines & templates.

• Packaging Technical Team
• PU Procurement Teams
• Global Packaging Procurement Team
• Manufacturing Plants
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Supply Chain
• Marketing / Brand Teams
• Packaging Suppliers
• External Testing Laboratories

This role is not eligible for relocation

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.