Packaging Engineer — Innovative, Sustainable Packaging

Essity; Metropolitana; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 95,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Rionegro, Colombia, to develop competitive packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability and logistics efficiency. The role involves technical design for strategic projects, collaboration with suppliers, and supporting trials across manufacturing plants.

The candidate will analyze packaging trends, prepare specs, and generate reports while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. English proficiency at B2 level is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, packaging development, and product development.
• Proficiency with Cape Pack, AutoCAD, SAP, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Design packaging at a technical level for projects with launch timelines.
• Collaborate with suppliers to balance protection, cost, logistics and sustainability.
• Plan and support packaging trials in manufacturing plants.
• Research packaging trends to generate innovative solutions.
• Prepare material and finished product specifications.
• Consolidate and analyze packaging reports.
• Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Skills

Packaging design

Technical drawing

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Cape Pack

AutoCAD

SAP

Job description

Essity is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Rionegro, Colombia, to develop competitive packaging solutions with a focus on sustainability and logistics efficiency. The role involves technical design for strategic projects, collaboration with suppliers, and supporting trials across manufacturing plants.

The candidate will analyze packaging trends, prepare specs, and generate reports while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. English proficiency at B2 level is expected.