Packaging Engineer Home care

Henkel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead new packaging development projects, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, cost, and sustainability targets.

You will manage budgets, coordinate with cross-functional teams, apply CAD tools for 2D/3D drawings, and ensure compliance with recycling and safety standards.

The role offers growth in innovative packaging solutions and opportunities to contribute to circular economy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Experience with packaging materials (plastics, polymers, paper) and sustainability.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing standards and quality control processes.
• Experience handling lab equipment and testing procedures.
• Strong analytical, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain and Production.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Execute new packaging development projects aligned with performance, quality, cost, and sustainability.
• Define and manage project budgets to meet objectives and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with SHE standards, policies, and procedures.
• Drive packaging sustainability initiatives and circular economy targets.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing new packaging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with recycling, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on emerging packaging technologies and industry trends.
• Protect innovations through patents and IP initiatives.
• Engage with consumers to gather insights and translate feedback into solutions.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Packaging materials knowledge

Laboratory testing knowledge

Sustainability and circular economy

Analytical and problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related technical field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job description

What you´ll do

• Execute new packaging development projects, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, cost, and sustainability requirements.
• Define and manage project budgets to achieve planned objectives and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with Henkel’s corporate Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) standards, policies, and procedures.
• Drive packaging sustainability initiatives and contribute to the achievement of circular economy targets.
• Support cross-functional teams in developing and implementing new packaging technologies and innovations.
• Ensure all new packaging solutions comply with international recycling, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Stay up to date with emerging packaging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Support the protection of innovative packaging developments and technologies through patents and intellectual property initiatives.
• Engage with consumers through various platforms to gather insights and translate feedback into innovative packaging solutions

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to develop and interpret 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, including plastics, polymers, paper, and sustainable packaging alternatives.
• Familiarity with laboratory testing standards, packaging performance evaluation, and quality control procedures.
• Experience in laboratory equipment handling, testing procedures, and equipment management.
• Understanding of packaging development processes, material selection, and manufacturing technologies.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles, recyclability, and circular economy practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Production.
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, innovate, and contribute to the development of new packaging solutions.

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 look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.