Senior Packaging Design Engineer

Sigmar Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior-level role

Mentorship

Cross-functional exposure

Leadership development

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer for a 12-month contract in Galway. You will lead complex packaging projects from design through to implementation and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, compliance and delivery targets.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of packaging experience or an advanced degree with fewer years, and a track record in packaging engineering, design and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of packaging engineering experience or equivalent.
• Master’s degree with 2+ years of experience or PhD with relevant academic/industry background.
• Strong expertise in packaging engineering, design, development or related technical discipline.
• Ability to design, develop and test packaging solutions against product, regulatory and manufacturing requirements.
• Experience managing technical projects from concept to implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test a wide range of containers and packaging solutions.
• Define packaging specifications based on product requirements and cost constraints.
• Assess packaging performance against moisture, chemicals, temperature, light and handling.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Packaging design

Product development

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4+ years

Master’s degree + 2+ years

PhD with relevant experience

Job description

Senior Packaging Engineer

About Your New Employer

Join an innovative organisation in Galway where you will contribute to the development and improvement of packaging solutions for products requiring high standards of protection, quality and compliance. This is an initial 12 month contract.

• Work on complex packaging projects from design and development through to implementation.
• Collaborate with experienced technical, manufacturing, quality and external partner teams.
• Use your specialist engineering knowledge to improve packaging performance, processes and product delivery.

About Your New Job

As the Senior Packaging Engineer, you will work as an experienced technical specialist and individual contributor, taking responsibility for packaging projects and initiatives from design through to implementation.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Designing, developing and testing a wide range of containers and packaging solutions used to protect, display and handle products.
• Defining packaging specifications based on product requirements, cost limitations, legal obligations and the level of protection required.
• Assessing packaging performance against external factors such as moisture, corrosive chemicals, temperature variation, light, heat, rough handling and tampering.
• Designing package exteriors with consideration for product identification, sales appeal, aesthetic quality, printing requirements and production methods.
• Supporting prototype line development within manufacturing facilities and plants.
• Managing packaging documentation and supporting the coordination of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Leading or contributing to projects designed to introduce new technologies, improve processes or enhance packaging performance.
• Working with internal stakeholders, senior customers, suppliers and vendors to communicate requirements, resolve issues and achieve project objectives.
• Providing guidance, coaching and technical support to less experienced colleagues.
• Delegating tasks and reviewing work products where required as part of project or process leadership.

What Skills You Need

• A Bachelor’s degree and at least four years’ relevant experience; or
• A Master’s degree and at least two years’ relevant experience; or
• A PhD with relevant academic or industry experience.
• Strong experience in packaging engineering, packaging design, product development or a closely related technical discipline.
• The ability to design, develop and test packaging solutions against product, regulatory, manufacturing and commercial requirements.
• Experience managing technical projects or processes, from initial concept through to implementation.
• Knowledge of documentation management and Good Manufacturing Practices, ideally within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex issues and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including experience working with senior internal and external contacts.
• The ability to work autonomously while coaching colleagues and collaborating effectively across different functions.

What’s on Offer

• A senior-level packaging engineering opportunity within a technically complex and innovative environment.
• The chance to lead significant packaging projects and contribute to new technologies, process improvements and product development.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams, manufacturing facilities, vendors and senior stakeholders.
• The opportunity to mentor colleagues and develop your technical leadership experience.