Packaging Engineer: Sustainable, Innovative Solutions

Essity

Oriente

On-site

COP 66,960,000 - 133,920,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Essity, located in Rionegro, Antioquia, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop competitive packaging solutions aligned with sustainability and logistics efficiency. You will design packaging for strategic projects, work with suppliers to optimize protection, cost, and sustainability, and support trials in manufacturing plants.

The role requires 2–5 years in packaging development, proficiency in Cape Pack, AutoCAD, SAP, and Excel, plus a B2 level English.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
2–5 years in manufacturing, packaging development, or product development.
Proficient in Cape Pack, AutoCAD, SAP, and Excel.
Conversational English at B2 level is mandatory.

Responsibilities

Design packaging at a technical level for strategic and tactical projects, ensuring launch timelines.
Collaborate with suppliers to identify opportunities balancing protection, cost, logistics, and sustainability.
Plan and support packaging trials in manufacturing plants and assist Product Analysts during trials.
Research packaging trends to generate innovative solutions from market behavior and usage patterns.
Prepare packaging material and finished product technical specifications from internal and supplier requirements.
Consolidate and analyze packaging-related reports.
Ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance per regulations and best practices.