Product Packaging Engineer

About the role

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is hiring a Product Packaging Engineer in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The role is hybrid, with about two days per week spent in an HPE office. It covers the design, development, qualification and lifecycle management of packaging for new and existing products, partnering with Product Development, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Compliance and suppliers. The engineer leads packaging from concept through production, with a focus on sustainable materials, plastic reduction, packaging optimization, transportation efficiency, reusable packaging and global compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, design, develop and qualify packaging solutions, review mechanical product designs and create packaging specifications and material strategies
• Coordinate packaging development with engineering teams, manufacturing partners and third-party suppliers, and support NPI and product launch readiness
• Design qualification plans and tests (shock, vibration, drop, environmental, transportation), analyze results and qualify alternative materials
• Drive sustainability: recyclable materials, plastic elimination, lighter packaging, reusable options and monitoring of environmental regulations
• Optimize carton configurations, palletization and container use, and design bulk packaging for manufacturing and distribution
• Work with manufacturing sites and suppliers, review production issues, visit supplier locations and give performance feedback
• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Maintain packaging standards, specifications, ISO-compliant documentation and design guidelines

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 4-6 years of experience in packaging engineering, product development or related engineering roles
• Experience designing and qualifying packaging for technology, electronics, networking, telecommunications or similar products
• Advanced English level

Required skills

• Understanding of corrugated, molded fiber, foam, plastics and sustainable packaging materials
• Package testing, validation and transportation performance requirements
• Root cause analysis and analytical troubleshooting
• Proficiency with engineering design and analysis tools
• Ability to manage multiple packaging projects in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

• Benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Programs for personal and professional development
• An inclusive workplace with flexibility to manage work and personal needs