Packaging Engineer

Henkel; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Employee share plan

Flexible public holidays

Product allocation

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a packaging engineer in Australia to develop innovative packaging solutions that meet quality, cost, sustainability, and regulatory requirements. You will lead qualification, validation, and artwork approval while maintaining specification databases and performing data analysis.

You will evaluate materials/technologies to drive cost reductions and processes improvements, collaborate across R&D and suppliers, and support sustainability initiatives within Henkel’s global

Qualifications

• Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' packaging experience in FMCG or similar industry.
• Experience using packaging measurement equipment with strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and statistical analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication with detail orientation and continuous learning.
• Self-motivated, creative and collaborative team player with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions meeting quality, cost, sustainability, and regulatory requirements.
• Support promotional activities and brand packaging needs.
• Lead packaging qualification and validation, including testing and artwork approval.
• Maintain packaging specification databases and perform data management and analysis.
• Evaluate packaging materials/technologies to reduce costs and improve processes.
• Support sustainability initiatives and ensure compliance with Henkel standards and GxP.

Skills

Packaging

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Statistical analysis

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering or related

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Statistical analysis software

Packaging measurement equipment

Job description

• 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.

What makes you a good fit

• Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a packaging role within FMCG or a similar industry.
• Experience using packaging measurement and testing equipment, with strong analytical, problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and statistical analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach, attention to detail, critical thinking and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Self-motivated, creative and collaborative team player with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines and deliver work in an organised and effective manner.

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 Public Holidays
• Company Products Allocation

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:26101507

Job Locations:Australia, New South Wales, Ingleburn - Sydney, NSW

Contact information for application-related questions:*************@henkel.com

Application Deadline:As long as the vacancy is listed on our Career Site, we are happy to receive your application