Sr Packaging Engineer

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

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.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline, with 3-5+ years of packaging engineering experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
• Strong technical expertise in packaging materials, packaging systems, and package development, with a solid understanding of packaging applications and performance requirements.
• Experience supporting consumer packaged goods, including liquid and powder filling operations and the qualification of injection-molded and blow-molded packaging components.
• Proven ability to independently manage packaging projects from concept through implementation, delivering results on time and within budget.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks, develop contingency plans, and resolve moderately complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated success partnering with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to drive projects forward and achieve business objectives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to senior leadership and executive audiences.

Some benefits of joining Henkel

• Health Insurance: affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program
• Financial: 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement
• Family Support: 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships
• Career Growth: diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement

The salary range for this role is $85,000.00 and $100,000.00. This range represents the good‑faith minimum and maximum wages the Company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. In addition to base salary, this position may be eligible for incentive pay or other forms of compensation, as applicable. The Company also offers a comprehensive benefits package as described above. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, experience, education, training, and work location. This posting is intended to comply with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws.

Henkel does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Henkel property and therefore, Henkel will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.