Senior Graphics & Packaging Engineer

Overview – Department:

Dyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better.   We’re   growing fast and our ambition is huge - more categories, more locations, and more people.

We push the boundaries of what others have defined as possible. Our approach starts with an engineering mindset and different thinking. Then we continuously refine our ideas - unwilling to compromise and driven by an obsession for finding a better way.

In Graphics and Packaging team, we design and develop customer facing graphics and packaging solutions for all Dyson products to deliver great out of box experience. As part of a matrix RDD organisation, and within the Design Engineering function, Graphics and Packaging is large-scale team focussed on the design and development of product colour, graphics, literature, and packaging .    Based in Global Development Campus, Johor Bahru and our Philippines Development Centre (PDC), this international team provides the capability to pick up graphics and packing concepts from their UK based counterparts and develop these into designs that can be efficiently manufactured at scale .

Position Overview:

As a Senior Packaging Engineer at Dyson, you will play a pivotal role in the development, optimization, and review of packaging solutions. You will   leverage   your extensive experience in packaging design and engineering to drive innovation, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability while ensuring the highest standards of quality and functionality.

Key Responsibilities:

- Packaging Design:   Lead the design and development of innovative packaging solutions that meet client specifications, considering factors such as product protection, transportation, and environmental sustainability.   Conduct packaging material   selection   and testing to   optimize   performance and cost-effectiveness.

- Material Selection: Collaborate with suppliers to   identify   and evaluate packaging materials, considering factors such as cost, performance, and environmental impact.

- Testing and Validation:   Work with verification and validation engineers to   validate   packaging material and design tests, including performance, durability, and transportation testing, to ensure   meeting product and packaging requirement.

- Cost Analysis: Support cost analysis efforts by estimating packaging material costs and   identifying   opportunities for cost savings through optimization.

- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including   Design and Product Experience ,   Design Managers, M anufacturing, and   Q uality control, to ensure packaging solutions align with product requirements and production processes.

- Environmental Sustainability: Work on projects to reduce environmental impact through sustainable packaging design and materials   selection , aligning with our company's commitment to sustainability.

- Documentation:   Maintain   accurate   records of packaging specifications,   design iterations,   development progress ,   lessons learnt   and project documentation.

- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in packaging engineering.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of   3   year s   packaging development work experience with strengths proven to have the ability in managing packaging development projects.

- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

- Strong knowledge of packaging materials   (e.g.,   corrugated inserts, folding cartons, pulp tray , thermoform trays,   bags   and internal protective packaging)

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficiency   in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks , NX ) and packaging design tools   (e.g.,   Kasemake , Artios CAD) .

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

- Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

- Ability to work independently , manage multiple projects simultaneously   and meet project deadlines.

- Knowledge of packaging regulations and standards (e.g., ISTA, ASTM, ISO) is a plus.

- Experience in a leadership or mentoring role is a plus.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.