Packaging Engineer: Materials, Sustainability & Suppliers

Alpitronic; Rencio; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpitronic is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and manage all packaging for raw materials and intercompany shipments. You will ensure materials meet specs, quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards, working with suppliers and internal teams to optimize performance and cost.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in materials science or mechanical engineering, brings experience in packaging within manufacturing or related sectors, and is fluent in English and Italian.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Several years of experience in packaging engineering within manufacturing, FMCG, pharma, or industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, converting processes, and packaging equipment.
• Familiarity with quality systems, testing standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with CAD tools, packaging testing equipment, and ERP systems.
• Experience working directly with external packaging suppliers.
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks and eco design principles.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
• Language skills: fluent in English and Italian; German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical specifications for all packaging materials and intercompany packaging.
• Evaluate packaging materials for performance, durability, compliance, and compatibility with production equipment.
• Lead packaging trials, testing, and validation activities.
• Support new product introductions and packaging changes by defining requirements and ensuring supplier readiness.
• Review and approve supplier documentation (technical data sheets, drawings).
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and support qualification processes.
• Investigate packaging-related quality issues and lead root cause analysis with suppliers.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to implement CAPA.
• Identify opportunities to reduce packaging costs through material optimization or supplier improvements.
• Support sustainability initiatives such as lightweighting, recyclability, and waste reduction.
• Provide technical support for packaging planning, inventory management, and supplier performance reviews.

Skills

Packaging engineering experience

Interpersonal skills

Lean manufacturing

Sustainability knowledge

English & Italian language

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Packaging testing equipment

ERP systems

Job description

Alpitronic is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and manage all packaging for raw materials and intercompany shipments. You will ensure materials meet specs, quality, sustainability, and regulatory standards, working with suppliers and internal teams to optimize performance and cost.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in materials science or mechanical engineering, brings experience in packaging within manufacturing or related sectors, and is fluent in English and Italian.