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Sr. Packaging Engineer

Henkel Beauty Care holds leading market positions worldwide and its brand-name product business is continuously expanding. In this fast-moving sector, success depends on constant innovation and high-quality products. Are you ready to work in a challenging, but also glamorous and dynamic environment? If you share a passion for hair and beauty, this is the place to start your career.

The Senior Packaging Engineer is capable of managing all types of packaging programs for a business unit. Is seen as a technical expert in the field by team members and is a key technical lead on project teams. Supports the packaging functional team with technical expertise. Identifies and assesses moderately complex technical problems and provides solutions and recommendations- knows when to seek guidance and technical support from others. Manages assigned packaging projects in a proactive manner. Is building technical leadership skills on the packaging functional team by developing own technical competency. Provides clear technical direction for projects. Serves as a technical mentor to co-ops and entry level engineers.

What we offer

Develops and designs new packaging for safe, convenient and attractive transport of products under a variety of conditions. Develops packaging material standards and specifications. Reviews existing test methods and develops new test methods where applicable.

Evaluates packaging and transporting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Evaluates and recommends efficient packing procedures, innovations in packaging materials, and utilization of automation where needed.

Develops engineering drawings and specifications with suppliers to determine materials and design required to maximize convenience, utility and function based on the product’s physical characteristics, including safety and special-handling requirements.

Designs and coordinates laboratory tests plant trials to assess technical feasibility in the qualification of new materials, and equipment.

Provides technical support to ensure quality standards, package performance, and continued supply of products and packaging materials. Participates on continuous improvement teams.

May oversee the coordination of activities at contract packaging and labeling sites. Oversees exterior package design to ensure proper product identification, consumer appeal, printing appearance, and production techniques.   Who we are looking for

BS in Package Engineering. Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Typical 3-5 years of direct experience in package engineering projects.

Technical background in Packaging, Packaging Systems. Solid understanding of materials, and packaging applications.

Sets high standards of performance.

Communicates in a timely, concise and effective manner, both written and verbally.  Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 
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