Building on a strong legacy of almost 150 years, we are leading the way to reimagine and improve life every day. Today and for generations to come. Through our innovative and sustainable brands and technologies, across our teams around the world.
Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Senior Packaging Development Engineer
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Lead packaging development projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
- Own package performance by balancing functionality, quality, manufacturability, sustainability and cost to deliver optimal packaging solutions.
- Drive packaging development activities with China-based suppliers to support regional and global sourcing strategies, ensuring quality, supply security and cost competitiveness.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers, manufacturing sites and cross-functional teams to resolve complex packaging and process challenges.
- Manage project timelines, development plans and resources to achieve project objectives.
- Drive packaging technology development and process optimization to support innovation and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all packaging solutions comply with Henkel standards as well as relevant safety, quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Support Henkel’s sustainability and circular economy targets by identifying opportunities to improve recyclability, material efficiency and carbon footprint.
- Proactively identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans throughout project development.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and regional/global R&D teams to translate business and consumer needs into packaging solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and share best practices within the packaging team to strengthen technical capability.
- Contribute to intellectual property generation and maintain awareness of emerging packaging technologies and industry trends.
What makes you a good fit
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science or a related engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of packaging development experience in the laundry, home care, personal care or cosmetics industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of injection molding, blow molding and thermoforming processes.
- Proven experience leading packaging development projects independently in a cross-functional environment.
- Demonstrated capability to solve complex technical problems and make sound engineering decisions.
- Experience working with suppliers on technical development, qualification and continuous improvement.
- Strong project management, stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical concepts into clear business recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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 Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
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 welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 26098695
Job Locations: China, Shanghai
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I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
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Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
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