1 Role Overview
- We are seeking a Packaging Development with 2–4 years of professional experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will combine creativity with technical expertise to design packaging solutions that are functional, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop packaging that protects our products during transit while reflecting KONE’s brand values.
2 📌 Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop packaging solutions for elevators, escalators, and spare parts.
- Conduct material selection, structural design, and prototyping.
- Ensure compliance with safety, sustainability, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and logistics teams to optimize packaging efficiency.
- Perform testing and validation of packaging designs for durability and performance.
- Document packaging specifications and maintain design records.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in packaging innovation and sustainability.
- Period visit to factory and distribution centers to study and optimize the packing.
3 ✅ Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Packaging degree from IIP.
- 2–4 years of experience in packaging design (preferably in industrial or manufacturing sectors).
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials (corrugated, wood, plastics, returnable).
- Proficiency in CAD software (Creo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Understanding of PDM & SAP (Windchill)
- Good at Microsoft tools
- Understanding of packaging testing standards (ISTA, ASTM, ISO).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and Quick learner.
- Passion for sustainability and innovative design.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a Packaging degree from IIP
- 2-4 years of professional experience in packaging design
- Experience in industrial or manufacturing packaging sectors
- Knowledge of corrugated, wood, plastic, and returnable packaging materials
- Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, AutoCAD, or SolidWorks
- Understanding of PDM and SAP, including Windchill
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools
- Understanding of ISTA, ASTM, and ISO packaging testing standards
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and learning skills
- Passion for sustainability and innovative design
Kone Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles and markets, with field positions sometimes benefiting from overtime and strong union scales. Feedback suggests base compensation is often a relative positive even when other factors vary.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs, including 401(k) and in some regions pension or annuity structures, are consistently highlighted as strong. Feedback suggests these elements meaningfully enhance the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core health coverage is viewed as comprehensive, commonly including medical, dental, and vision options. Feedback suggests a global well‑being framework and EAP resources further reinforce health-related support.
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What We Do
At KONE, our mission is to improve the flow of urban life. This means understanding urbanization and, together with our partners and customers, helping cities to become better and more sustainable places to live. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, KONE provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization to add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Through more effective People Flow®, we make people's journeys safe, convenient and reliable, in taller, smarter buildings. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, we operate in more than 60 countries around the world, employ over 60,000 people and serve 550,000 customers. In 2022, KONE had annual sales of EUR 10.9 billion. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.
