Packaging Engineer Laundry Care MEA

Overview

What You´ll Do

• Support the development of new packaging solutions from concept through implementation, ensuring performance, quality, cost, and sustainability objectives are met.
• Assist in packaging development projects by coordinating testing, material evaluations, and documentation.
• Contribute to achieving circular economy and sustainability targets through innovative packaging solutions.
• Support compliance with corporate Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in evaluating packaging designs to ensure compliance with international recycling, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to support new product launches and packaging innovations.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to optimize packaging performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support patent documentation and technology protection activities for new packaging developments where applicable.
• Conduct market and consumer research to gather insights on packaging trends, sustainability, and consumer preferences.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project updates for stakeholders.
• What makes you a good fit
• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in packaging development, packaging engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and packaging technologies.
• Understanding of sustainability principles, circular economy concepts, and recyclable packaging design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); knowledge of CAD software or packaging design tools is an advantage.
• Some perks of joining Henkel
• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage and visa costs for employees and dependents
• Life insurance, workmen compensation insurance, and EAP service for employees
• Housing, transport, and child education allowances
• Gender-neutral parental leave of 8 weeks, leave entitlement exceeds legal requirement
• 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.
• Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us!
• We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.