Atharva Hinge

Experience

1. Packaging Engineer

   Acumen Packaging

   Sep 2024 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Key Responsibilities:New Packaging Development (NPD):Developed innovative packaging formats for nutritional powders, focusing on both primary packaging (direct contact with the product) and secondary packaging (shelf-ready units and bulk transport boxes).Ensured regulatory compliance, safety, and convenience in packaging formats, maintaining the integrity of health-related products.Testing and Validation:Executed transit trials for various clients, following both internal and external testing protocols, simulating real-world conditions such as vibration, compression, and drops.Analyzed packaging failure modes to recommend improvements and design changes.Lab Equipment Handling:Proficiently operated lab instruments such as:Universal Testing Machine (UTM): For tensile, compression, and burst strength evaluations.Bursting Strength Tester: Measured the strength of corrugated fiberboards.Scuff Proofness Tester: Evaluated print durability under abrasive conditions.Box Compression Tester: Ensured cartons could withstand stacking loads.Cobb Tester: Tested water absorption of paperboard material.Drop Tester & Vibration Testing Machine: Simulated shipping hazards.Benchmarking:Conducted competitive analysis for leading FMCG brands, studying packaging performance, design elements, and material cost. This aided in positioning Acumen’s packaging as both cost-effective and high performing.3D Printing for Prototyping:Utilized Creality 3D printers for designing accurate prototypes, enabling faster stakeholder approvals and early-stage functional testing.Reduced development time by integrating 3D printing for iterative prototyping.Improved packaging durability through meticulous lab testing and refinement.Delivered packaging solutions aligned with client goals, sustainability expectations, and cost targets.