Packaging Engineer - Regulatory & Compliance Manager

GE Vernova; United States; Presencial; USD 98.000 - 164.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GE Vernova, Inc. seeks a senior packaging regulatory leader to establish and drive the enterprise PPWR strategy across markets, starting with EU PPWR.

This role is the subject-matter expert on packaging regulatory compliance and will coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure all products and packaging meet current and future requirements. You will develop packaging standards, governance, and dashboards, partner with engineering and sourcing to embed regulatory requirements into design, and

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing complex international regulations.
• Strong project and program management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the enterprise packaging regulatory compliance strategy and PPWR program.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain PPWR compliance roadmap with milestones.
• Collaborate with engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to embed regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership on regulatory risks and investments.
• Stay current on regulatory developments through industry associations and regulators.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Packaging engineering

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Summary

Lead the company’s packaging compliance and regulatory strategy. Initial focus is on the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This position will serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for packaging regulatory compliance and will coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure all products and packaging placed in all markets meet current and future regulatory requirements. Packaging standard development and coordination throughout the corporation will be required to be consistent in our presentation of our products to the customer.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Global strategy deliverables will be required:
  • Elimination/minimization of packaging material
  • Reusable transport packaging where the logistics model supports it
  • Recycled-content materials
  • Design for actual end-of-life recycling
  • Avoidance of difficult-to-recycle laminates, coatings and mixed-material constructions
  • Standardized packaging components across GE Vernova businesses Lead GE Vernova's enterprise implementation strategy for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
• Monitor evolving European packaging legislation and translate regulatory requirements into actionable business processes.
• Develop and maintain the company's PPWR compliance roadmap, including milestones, resource requirements, and implementation timelines.
• Serve as the primary technical expert on packaging sustainability regulations, including recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, and documentation requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with engineering teams to incorporate regulatory requirements into product and packaging design standards.
• Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to ensure packaging materials and documentation satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Establish governance processes, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for PPWR and eventual EPR compliance.
• Assure current corporate packaging specifications, procedures, and design guidelines are aligned with global packaging-related regulations.
• Lead packaging compliance risk assessments and mitigation planning. Support internal and external audits related to packaging compliance through partnership with the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) organization.
• Develop training materials and conduct education sessions for engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial organizations. Engage with industry associations, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to remain current on regulatory developments and emerging best practices. Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding regulatory risks, implementation priorities, and investment needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing complex international regulations.
• Strong project and program management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
  Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions without direct authority.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with European environmental regulations, including PPWR, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or packaging directives.
• Knowledge of packaging design, packaging materials, recyclability standards, and sustainable packaging practices.
• Experience within manufacturing, energy, industrial equipment, or other highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy principles, and sustainability reporting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position Application Deadline: October 31, 2026 For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $98,400.00 and $164,000.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 28, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.