Global Packaging Solutions Engineer (m/f/d)

DöhlerGroup; Darmstadt; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DöhlerGroup in Darmstadt is seeking a senior packaging leader to drive global packaging projects from concept through implementation on production sites. You will own compliance and sustainability topics, aligning with PPWR and international requirements.

The role requires deep knowledge of packaging materials and manufacturing processes, plus experience in data management and SAP. Strong analytical skills and English fluency are essential for collaboration across regulatory, procurement,

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead global packaging projects from development to implementation at production sites.
• Own packaging compliance and sustainability topics, with focus on PPWR and international packaging requirements.
• Develop and maintain packaging standards across the lifecycle, ensuring compliance with legal, customer, and internal requirements.
• Establish and manage processes for data collection, recyclability assessments, documentation, and supplier compliance information.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Operations, and IT to develop packaging compliance systems and master data.
• Ensure technical feasibility of packaging solutions with regard to production, filling, logistics, and transportation.
• Continuously evaluate and optimize packaging solutions in recyclability, sustainability, cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitor regulatory developments and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
• Provide SME support for customer discussions and solution-oriented handling of packaging inquiries.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging Engineering

Sustainability

SAP

Analytical Skills

Communication

English Proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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.

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