Senior Packaging Development Engineer

Consumer Brands Innovation China, Shanghai Full Time Regular
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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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Chi siamo

Forti di una storia lunga quasi di 150 anni, siamo in prima linea per ripensare e migliorare la vita di tutti i giorni. Oggi e per le generazioni future. Con l’aiuto dei nostri brand e delle nostre tecnologie innovative e sostenibili, in ogni team in tutto il mondo. Henkel occupa posizioni di leadership sia nel mercato al consumo che in quello industriale: Il nostro portafoglio include ben noti prodotti per la cura dei capelli, detersivi per il bucato, ammorbidenti, ma anche adesivi, sigillanti e rivestimenti funzionali. 

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