Senior Packaging Engineer: Lead Packaging Innovation

Henkel Corporation; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive development from concept to commercialization. You will lead cross‑functional teams across R&D, QA, manufacturing and supply chain to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

You will act as a packaging SME, design and qualify materials and processes for safety, performance and cost efficiency, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers the chance to shape packaging strategy and partner with suppliers to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging development from concept to commercialization.
• Leadership in cross-functional teams (R&D, QA, manufacturing, supply chain).
• Ability to design, qualify, and optimize packaging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage packaging development projects from concept through commercialization, providing clear technical direction and ensuring successful execution across cross‑functional teams.
• Serve as a packaging subject matter expert, applying technical leadership to solve complex packaging challenges and support business objectives.
• Design, develop, and qualify innovative packaging solutions that ensure product safety, performance, consumer appeal, manufacturability, and supply chain efficiency.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, engineering drawings, material standards, and testing methodologies in partnership with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Plan and oversee laboratory testing, plant trials, and packaging validation activities to assess the feasibility and performance of new materials, technologies, and equipment.
• Evaluate packaging materials, transportation systems, manufacturing processes, and automation opportunities to drive quality, efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support to ensure package integrity, regulatory and quality compliance, and uninterrupted supply of products and packaging materials.
• Mentor junior engineers and co‑op talent while collaborating with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and design partners to deliver business results.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Henkel Corporation in the United States is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive development from concept to commercialization. You will lead cross‑functional teams across R&D, QA, manufacturing and supply chain to deliver innovative packaging solutions.

You will act as a packaging SME, design and qualify materials and processes for safety, performance and cost efficiency, and mentor junior engineers. This role offers the chance to shape packaging strategy and partner with suppliers to ensure