Fragrance Packaging Engineer | Glass & Sustainability

Innovative Beauty Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) in Paris is seeking a Packaging Engineer to define, validate and optimize packaging solutions for a diverse beauty portfolio, with a strong emphasis on fragrance projects and glass packaging. The role ensures robustness, sustainability and regulatory compliance, while safeguarding product protection and consumer experience.

This position requires a solid mix of technical expertise, rigor and project management in a dynamic, cross-functional, international

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in packaging, cosmetics, personal care or fragrance.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and testing methods.
• Experience in glass-specific products/processes (e.g. perfume bottles).
• Familiarity with CAD software and 3D modelling tools for packaging design.
• Fluent in English; another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing and Operations to meet brand identity and fragrance initiatives.
• Conduct material analysis and testing for packaging integrity and compatibility, with focus on glass and fragrances.
• Optimize packaging specifications for cost, performance and manufacturability with external partners.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and industry standards for cosmetic packaging.
• Manage packaging projects end-to-end with external manufacturers, including timelines and budgets.
• Evaluate new packaging technologies and sustainable materials, especially for glass/fragrance packaging.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues and provide technical support to teams and partners.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including packaging specs and development files.
• Source and qualify materials with suppliers meeting IBG quality and sustainability standards.

Skills

English fluency

Packaging materials knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Packaging design understanding

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

3D modelling tools

Job description

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) in Paris is seeking a Packaging Engineer to define, validate and optimize packaging solutions for a diverse beauty portfolio, with a strong emphasis on fragrance projects and glass packaging. The role ensures robustness, sustainability and regulatory compliance, while safeguarding product protection and consumer experience.

This position requires a solid mix of technical expertise, rigor and project management in a dynamic, cross-functional, international