Senior Packaging Engineer - Lead Packaging (Hybrid)

Henkel; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Work-Life Balance

401k & Bonus

Family Support

Career Growth

Job summary

Henkel is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development from concept through commercialization, ensuring safety, performance and manufacturability. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality packaging solutions.

The role requires 3–5+ years in packaging engineering within consumer goods, with strong materials knowledge and experience in liquid and powder filling operations. On-site in Stamford, CT with broad collaboration across Henkel brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Packaging Engineering or related technical field.
• 3–5+ years packaging eng experience in manufacturing or consumer goods.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, systems, and performance requirements.
• Experience with liquid and powder filling operations and with injection-molded/blow-m molded components.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development projects from concept to commercialization with clear technical direction.
• Serve as packaging subject matter expert to solve complex challenges and support business goals.
• Design and qualify innovative packaging solutions for safety, performance, manufacturability and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and maintain packaging specs, drawings, material standards and testing methodologies with internal teams and suppliers.
• Plan and oversee laboratory testing, plant trials and packaging validation activities.
• Evaluate materials, transport systems, manufacturing processes and automation for quality and cost optimization.
• Provide technical support to ensure package integrity, regulatory and quality compliance and uninterrupted supply.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to deliver results.

Skills

Packaging Eng

Materials knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Henkel is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead development from concept through commercialization, ensuring safety, performance and manufacturability. You will partner with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver high-quality packaging solutions.

The role requires 3–5+ years in packaging engineering within consumer goods, with strong materials knowledge and experience in liquid and powder filling operations. On-site in Stamford, CT with broad collaboration across Henkel brands.