Packaging Engineer — Sustainable Packaging & Cost Optimization

Alpitronic; Bolzano; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Alpitronic in Bolzano/Italy is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and qualify packaging for raw materials and intercompany shipments. You will work with suppliers, QA, procurement, and production to ensure materials meet specs, costs, and sustainability goals.

The role includes leading trials, documenting requirements, and supporting packaging changes. Qualifications include a degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, several years in packaging, and experience with CAD tools,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Several years of packaging engineering experience in manufacturing, FMCG, pharma, or industrial sectors.
• Strong 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 ability to build constructive relationships.
• Language skills: fluent in English and Italian; German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical specifications for all raw material packaging and intercompany packaging (films, cartons, labels, pallets, liners, bags).
• 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

Supplier collaboration

Quality systems

CAD tools

ERP systems

Lean/CI

English & Italian

Education

Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD tools

Packaging testing equipment

ERP systems

Job description

Alpitronic in Bolzano/Italy is seeking a Packaging Engineer to develop and qualify packaging for raw materials and intercompany shipments. You will work with suppliers, QA, procurement, and production to ensure materials meet specs, costs, and sustainability goals.

The role includes leading trials, documenting requirements, and supporting packaging changes. Qualifications include a degree in Materials Science or Mechanical Engineering, several years in packaging, and experience with CAD tools,