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Packaging Engineer
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About this Position
We are seeking a talented Packaging Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions across a variety of initiatives, including new product launches, market expansion, sustainability, and e-commerce. This role is critical in delivering high-quality packaging that meets consumer expectations while ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.
What you´ll do
- Lead the development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions across growth initiatives (new products, channels, and markets), quality improvements, material sourcing, sustainability, and e-commerce.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Marketing, Innovation, Safety, Quality, and Procurement teams to identify opportunities that meet consumer and business needs.
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in packaging, supporting qualification and approval processes for new packaging formats, suppliers, and manufacturing locations.
- Manage packaging validation activities, including assembly, submission, and testing to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Develop and drive systems and processes to align R&D specifications with supplier quality requirements and deliverables.
- Interface with suppliers to ensure packaging components meet design and performance specifications.
- Partner with manufacturing site operations and R&D teams to plan and implement new packaging solutions effectively.
- Proactively identify potential risks related to packaging transfers and address them early or escalate when necessary.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
- 2–5 years of experience in packaging development and/or engineering.
- Strong knowledge of packaging design, quality systems, plant operations, and manufacturing equipment.
- Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
- Passion for innovation and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency.
- Key Competencies: Problem-solving and analytical thinking, Project management skills, Strong communication and collaboration abilities, Attention to detail and quality focus, Adaptability and proactive mindset.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Flexible Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Savings fund
- Friday early finish
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26097786
Job Locations: Mexico, Jalisco, Guadalajara
Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment.LATAM@henkel.com
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