Global Packaging Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work with passion

Take ownership

Grow your career

Global environment

Team culture

Job summary

Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. This on-site Darmstadt role leads global packaging projects from development to production site implementation.

Technical ownership covers packaging compliance, sustainability, and PPWR compliance while developing standards across the lifecycle. You will manage data collection, recyclability assessments, and supplier information, collaborating across Regulatory,

Qualifications

• Successful degree in a relevant packaging/engineering field.
• Experience in packaging development, engineering or compliance.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, systems and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PPWR, EPR or related packaging regulations is a plus.
• Experience with packaging data management and SAP is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to translate regulations into technical solutions.
• Proactive, structured, and hands-on with good communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Packaging knowledge

Regulatory compliance

SAP data management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Packaging Technology/Packaging Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Materials Science

Tools

SAP

Job description

Global Packaging Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

• Full-time
• Job Function: Operations: Production, Quality, EHS & Engineering
• Entry Level: Professionals

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 on-site in Darmstadt.

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
• Significant advantage: 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 English, written and spoken

What WeOffer:

• Work withpassion:We create an environment where passion meets profession. Meaningful work and positive energy inspire people to give their best and make lasting contribution to our shared success.
• Take ownership:We empower you to take ownership and share your ideas. Whatever your role, you have the opportunity to show initiative and make an impact.
• Grow yourway:With flexibledevelopmentopportunitiesacross departments and a global team, you can broaden your skills, discover newstrengthsand actively shape your career path.
• Thrive in a global environment:Join an international team bringing together multiplecultures,languagesand perspectives to sparknew ideasand inspiration.Through global collaboration, you expand your horizon both professionally and personally.
• The team always wins:We build real connections and grow together. By sharing knowledge and valuing each other’s strengths, we create a culture where trust and team playlead to shared success.

EqualOpportunities for All

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. A good match starts with shared values. Complete our Culture Fit Challenge to find out how well your mindset aligns with the way we work.