Engineer R&D Packaging LATAM

Henkel; Zapopan; Presencial; MXN 380.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Global wellbeing programs

Gender-neutral parental leave

Employee Share Plan

Flexible Benefits

Canteen

Savings Fund

Descripción de la vacante

Henkel Mexico is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions across new products, channels, and markets.

You will collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Innovation, Safety, Quality, and Procurement to meet consumer needs, ensure quality, and drive scalable packaging implementations in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in packaging development and/or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of packaging design, quality systems, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions for new products and markets.
• Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Innovation, Safety, Quality, and Procurement.
• Manage validation activities, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.
• Interface with suppliers and manufacturing locations to meet specs.
• Plan and implement new packaging solutions with site operations and R&D.
• Identify and address packaging transfer risks early.

Conocimientos

Packaging design

Quality systems

Plant operations

Manufacturing equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical field

Descripción del empleo

About this Position

We are seeking a talented Packaging Engineer to lead the development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions across a variety of initiatives, including new product launches, market expansion, sustainability, and e-commerce. This role is critical in delivering high‑quality packaging that meets consumer expectations while ensuring operational efficiency and scalability.

What you´ll do

• Lead the development, qualification, and commercialization of packaging solutions across growth initiatives (new products, channels, and markets), quality improvements, material sourcing, sustainability, and e-commerce.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Marketing, Innovation, Safety, Quality, and Procurement teams to identify opportunities that meet consumer and business needs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in packaging, supporting qualification and approval processes for new packaging formats, suppliers, and manufacturing locations.
• Manage packaging validation activities, including assembly, submission, and testing to ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Develop and drive systems and processes to align R&D specifications with supplier quality requirements and deliverables.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure packaging components meet design and performance specifications.
• Partner with manufacturing site operations and R&D teams to plan and implement new packaging solutions effectively.
• Proactively identify potential risks related to packaging transfers and address them early or elevate when necessary.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in packaging development and/or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of packaging design, quality systems, plant operations, and manufacturing equipment.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Passion for innovation and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Intermediate to advanced level of English proficiency.
• Key Competencies: Problem‑solving and analytical thinking, Project management skills, Strong communication and collaboration abilities, Attention to detail and quality focus, Adaptability and proactive mindset.

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender‑neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Flexible Benefits
• Canteen
• Savings Fund

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.