Packaging Engineer – Home Care, Sustainable Innovation

Henkel Ltda.; Dubai; On-site; AED 210,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced R&D Packaging Lab Technician to lead packaging development projects from concept to implementation. You will ensure performance, quality, cost targets, and sustainability are met while aligning with regulatory and safety requirements.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging technologies, evaluate materials, manage lab testing, and protect innovations through IP initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in CAD software to develop and interpret 2D and 3D 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 with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Production).
• Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Eagerness to learn, innovate, and contribute to new packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• 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 SHE standards, policies, and procedures.
• Drive packaging sustainability initiatives and contribute to 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 protection of innovations through patents and IP initiatives.
• Engage with consumers to gather insights and translate feedback into packaging solutions.

Skills

CAD software

Packaging development

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Packaging/Materials Science degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Henkel United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced R&D Packaging Lab Technician to lead packaging development projects from concept to implementation. You will ensure performance, quality, cost targets, and sustainability are met while aligning with regulatory and safety requirements.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new packaging technologies, evaluate materials, manage lab testing, and protect innovations through IP initiatives.