Global Packaging Engineer (m/f/d)

TT Exchange Rates; Darmstadt; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Döhler, a global leader in natural ingredients, seeks a Packaging Project Lead at its Darmstadt headquarters. You will steer global packaging initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance and sustainability across the lifecycle. Collaborate with Regulatory, Procurement, Operations and IT to optimize data, master data, and supplier compliance.

Fluent German and English are required. The role demands extensive packaging expertise and a proactive, data-driven mindset to deliver sustainable,

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent.
• Several years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, packaging compliance, or related technical function.
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, systems and manufacturing processes.
• Extensive experience in packaging sustainability, recyclability assessments, PPWR, EPR, and related regulations.
• Experience with packaging data management or SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead global packaging projects from development to implementation at production sites.
• Own packaging compliance and sustainability topics, focusing on PPWR and international requirements.
• Develop and maintain packaging standards across the lifecycle.
• Establish data collection, recyclability assessments, and supplier compliance processes.
• Collaborate with Regulatory, Procurement, Operations, and IT to maintain packaging systems.
• Ensure technical feasibility with production, filling, logistics, and transport.
• Continuously evaluate recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory trends and translate insights into business strategies.
• Provide SME support for customer discussions and packaging-related inquiries.

Kenntnisse

Packaging experience

Packaging knowledge

Sustainability experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

German and English fluency

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Packaging Technology / Packaging Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science degree

Tools

SAP

Packaging data management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.

We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.

This position is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt (on-site).

Your Role

• Leadership of global packaging projects from the development of innovative packaging solutions through to implementation at production sites
• Technical ownership of packaging compliance and sustainability topics, with a particular focus on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and relevant international packaging requirements
• Development and maintenance of packaging standards across the entire packaging lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and internal requirements
• Establishment and management of processes for packaging data collection, recyclability assessments, technical documentation, and supplier compliance information
• Close collaboration with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Operations, and IT to develop and maintain packaging compliance systems, reporting structures, and packaging master data
• Ensuring technical feasibility of packaging solutions with regard to production, filling, logistics, and transportation
• Continuous evaluation and optimization of packaging solutions in terms of recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and operational efficiency
• Monitoring of regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging packaging technologies, translating insights into actionable business strategies
• Subject matter expert support for customer discussions and solution-oriented handling of packaging-related inquiries and complaints

Your Profile

• Successfully completed degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, packaging compliance, or a related technical function
• In-depth knowledge of packaging materials, packaging systems, and packaging manufacturing processes
• Extensive experience in packaging sustainability, recyclability assessments, PPWR, EPR, packaging regulations, or related compliance requirements
• Significantadvantage: experience with packaging data management, SAP, or other packaging compliance systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical technical solutions
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented working style, complemented by excellent communication skills and a hands-on mentality
• Fluency in German and English, written and spoken

As an employer, we offer:

• Work with passion: We foster a culture where you can act with heart and mind, take pride in your work and inspire others through positivity and commitment
• Lead with purpose at every level: For us, leadership is not defined by titles. It is about taking ownership, driving change and bringing meaning to what you do
• Grow your way: With flexible development opportunities across departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover new strengths and actively shape your own path
• Global collaboration: Join an international team bringing together multiple cultures, languages and perspectives to spark new ideas and inspiration
• Shared strength: We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team play lead to shared success

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.