Senior R&D Packaging Officer (R&D Packaging Senior)

Your tasks

Develop, design, and select packaging for Skincare, Cosmetic, Makeup, Perfume, and Personal Care products to be suitable for product formulas, usage, quality, and cost. Analyze and test compatibility between product formulas and packaging, including leakage testing, sealing, pump functionality, strength, and durability. Conduct filling trials and packaging tests on actual production lines (Filling Trial / Line Trial) in collaboration with Production and Engineering departments, including analyzing and resolving occurring issues. Prepare and control related documents such as Packaging Specification, Packaging Drawing, BOM, Approved Sample, Test Report, and Trial Report. Coordinate with R&D Formula, Product Development, Marketing, Purchasing, QA/QC, Production, Engineering, and Supplier departments to ensure packaging development follows the work plan. Analyze packaging issues, identify Root Cause, and propose solutions and preventive measures to prevent recurrence. Monitor packaging quality and improvements with Suppliers, including supporting cost reduction and increasing efficiency in the production process. Track product development project progress and verify packaging readiness before entering the actual production process (Mass Production). Inspect and control documents to comply with quality requirements, while supporting audits and operations according to GMP, ISO, and related standards. Support the R&D Packaging Supervisor, transfer technical knowledge, and participate in developing departmental work standards. Perform other assigned duties and strictly comply with the company's quality policies and standard systems, such as ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ASEAN GMP, HACCP, GHPs, HALAL, and HAL-Q.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or higher in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or other related fields.
2. At least 3–5 years of experience in Packaging Development.
3. Direct experience in the Cosmetics, Skincare, Personal Care, Perfume, or FMCG industries will be specially considered.
4. Experience in developing Packaging from the Sample / Prototype / Testing / Trial stages through to Mass Production.
5. Knowledge of packaging materials such as Plastic, Glass, Aluminium, Paper, Carton, Film, Label, and Flexible Packaging.
6. Understanding of material properties such as PET, PETG, PP, PE, HDPE, LDPE, ABS, SAN, Acrylic, and other related materials.
7. Knowledge of packaging manufacturing processes such as Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Tube Extrusion, Printing, Screen Printing, Hot Stamp, Coating, and Metallization.
8. Ability to perform packaging tests such as Compatibility Test, Leakage Test, Drop Test, Seal Test, Pump Function Test, Spray Test, Transportation Test, and Stability Compatibility.
9. Experience conducting Filling Trial / Packaging Line Trial.
10. Ability to read and prepare Packaging Specification, Technical Drawing, BOM, Test Report, and related technical documents.
11. Skills in Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving, such as 5 Why, Fishbone Diagram, CAPA, or FMEA.
12. Ability to coordinate with Suppliers to develop and resolve packaging issues.
13. Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP System.
14. Ability to use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator, or related Drawing programs will be specially considered.
15. Ability to read Technical English and communicate with international Suppliers at an appropriate level.
16. High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, systematic working style, and ability to manage one's own Project Timeline.
17. Ability to work on-site at the factory and actively participate in problem-solving with Production, Engineering, QA/QC, and Suppliers.