Sr Packaging Engineer

Henkel Corporation; Stamford (CT); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Packaging engineering

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Descripción del empleo

About this Position

At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow.

This position is with our Consumer Brands business unit – where we empower our employees to bring the best Laundry & Home Care and Hair products to people around the world.

Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel.

What you’ll do

• 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.