Manager Packaging

Brunel; Wageningen; On-site; EUR 55,800 - 78,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Pension scheme

Access to training

Company car arrangements

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Gelderland seeks a Packaging Developer to create sustainable packaging solutions. You will manage projects from concept to implementation, working with various materials and technologies. Ideal candidates have 8+ years of experience in packaging development in food or FMCG, and a degree in Industrial Design or related fields. Key benefits include a competitive salary, travel expense reimbursement, and access to training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in packaging development, preferably within food or FMCG.
• Hands-on knowledge with metal cans and/or aerosol packaging.
• Proven ability to optimize packaging solutions based on materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects end-to-end.
• Translate complex requirements into practical packaging solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement in packaging performance and sustainability.

Skills

Packaging development

Project management

Material selection

Sustainability practices

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Technical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Aseptic filling lines

Processing technologies

Job description

Turn complex packaging challenges into smart, sustainable solutions with global impact. As a Packaging Developer, you play a key role in shaping primary packaging while improving secondary and tertiary solutions across the entire value chain.

Description

• Lead packaging development projects end-to-end
  You develop and implement primary packaging solutions and optimize secondary and tertiary packaging, from concept through validation and factory implementation.
• Translate complex requirements into practical solutions
  You align inputs from R&D, marketing, procurement, supply chain, quality, legislation, and consumers into packaging that meets functional, sustainability, and cost targets.
• Work across materials, technologies, and markets
  You operate globally across packaging formats such as metal cans, cartons, PET, flexibles, and industrial packaging, supporting both B2B and B2C applications.
• Drive improvement and sustainability
  You continuously improve packaging performance, processing compatibility, and supply chain efficiency while supporting sustainability ambitions.

Profile

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO / WO) in Industrial Design, Technical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of experience in packaging development, preferably within food or FMCG.
• Experience with metal cans and/or aerosol packaging (preferred).
• Hands-on knowledge of processing technologies and (aseptic) filling lines.
• Proven ability to translate material and process capabilities into optimized packaging solutions.
• Strong command of the English language (Dutch is a strong advantage).

Job Offer

• A competitive gross monthly salary in line with senior interim market rates (excluding 8% holiday allowance).
• Reimbursement of travel expenses; company car arrangements possible depending on assignment.
• Laptop and mobile phone.
• 25 vacation days, with the option to extend.
• Access to training and development opportunities via the Brunel Academy.
• Pension scheme and collective health insurance.
• Discounts on sports, cultural activities, and vitality programs.

About Brunel

Brunel Engineering connects highly skilled professionals to leading organizations in engineering, R&D, and manufacturing. We offer challenging assignments in an open, professional, and people-focused culture where initiative and expertise are recognized.