Packaging Engineer

Henkel Corporation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Packaging Engineer at our Ingleburn site to lead the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for consumer brands, focusing on quality, cost, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee laboratory activities and data systems, driving qualification, validation and performance testing; collaborate with R&D, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver packaging excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions that meet international standards and requirements for quality, functionality, cost, sustainability, market, safety, regulatory and legal compliance.
• Develop packaging solutions to support promotional activities and brand requirements.
• Lead packaging qualification and validation activities, including performance and compatibility testing, and provide technical input and approval for packaging artwork.
• Maintain packaging specification databases, including accurate measurements, data management and statistical analysis.
• Identify and evaluate packaging materials and technologies that improve processes, reduce costs and complexity, and deliver competitive advantage.
• Support Henkel’s sustainability agenda and compliance with APCO covenant obligations.
• Monitor packaging trends and proactively identify emerging technologies, materials and innovations to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with packaging suppliers, R&D teams and internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring laboratory activities, performance testing, processes, consumables, calibration and equipment maintenance comply with Henkel standards and good laboratory practices.

Job description

About this Position

Join Henkel and shape the future through innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life, develop your expertise and explore new career pathways while contributing to a more sustainable future within a diverse culture built on trust and belonging. In this role, based at our Ingleburn site, you will lead the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for Henkel’s consumer brands, driving projects from concept through to execution with a focus on quality, cost, sustainability and consumer appeal. You will also oversee laboratory activities and data systems, helping to deliver packaging excellence and support the continued innovation of our leading brands and technologies.

What you´ll do

• Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions that meet international standards and requirements for quality, functionality, cost, sustainability, market, safety, regulatory and legal compliance.
• Develop packaging solutions to support promotional activities and brand requirements.
• Lead packaging qualification and validation activities, including performance and compatibility testing, and provide technical input and approval for packaging artwork.
• Maintain packaging specification databases, including accurate measurements, data management and statistical analysis.
• Identify and evaluate packaging materials and technologies that improve processes, reduce costs and complexity, and deliver competitive advantage.
• Support Henkel’s sustainability agenda and compliance with APCO covenant obligations.
• Monitor packaging trends and proactively identify emerging technologies, materials and innovations to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with packaging suppliers, R&D teams and internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring laboratory activities, performance testing, processes, consumables, calibration and equipment maintenance comply with Henkel standards and good laboratory practices.