Senior R&D Engineer - Business Unit Capsules

Crealis Group; Bodio Lomnago; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Crealis Group invites a Senior R&D Engineer to join the Capsules Business Unit in Bodio Lomnago (VA). The role focuses on leading innovation from concept to industrial validation, coordinating across global sites and applying stage-gate development processes.

The candidate should have a degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering with 5–9 years in manufacturing, and strong English and Italian language skills to thrive in cross-functional, international collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5–9 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in product innovation and development projects.
• Experience with multi-component industrial products.
• Comfortable working in cross-functional and international environments.
• Fluent in English and Italian; other languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation and customer-driven development projects from concept to industrial validation.
• Apply structured Innovation & Product Development processes (stage-gate approach).
• Ensure clear documentation, milestone tracking, and project progression.
• Evaluate industrial feasibility (materials, processes, product solutions).
• Coordinate validation plans (mechanical, environmental, durability testing).
• Identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies.
• Support root cause analysis when needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and other teams.
• Ensure alignment across multiple international sites.
• Provide structured reporting to Group R&D.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Fluent English

Fluent Italian

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Materials/Chemical Engineering

Job description

At Crealis Group, we are shaping the future of closures and packaging solutions through innovation, industrial excellence, and global collaboration. We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join our Capsules Business Unit, playing a key role in delivering new product solutions from concept to industrial validation.

The role is based in Bodio Lomnago (VA).

Your Mission

Drive product innovation and ensure disciplined, execution-focused R&D activities - delivering robust, scalable solutions across our global industrial footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Lead innovation and customer-driven development projects from concept to industrial validation
• Apply structured Innovation & Product Development processes (stage-gate approach)
• Ensure clear documentation, milestone tracking, and project progression
• Evaluate industrial feasibility (materials, processes, product solutions)
• Coordinate validation plans (mechanical, environmental, durability testing)
• Identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies
• Support root cause analysis when needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Operations teams
• Ensure alignment across multiple international sites
• Provide structured reporting to Group R&D

Who You Are

• Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering
• 5–9 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in product innovation and development projects
• Experience with multi-component industrial products
• Comfortable working in cross-functional and international environments
• Fluent in English and Italian, other languages would be an asset

Crealis Group is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and given equal opportunities to succeed.