Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Packaging Engineer will lead the development, testing and implementation of shelving and returnable containers across the product lifecycle. You will work closely with logistics, quality, engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure packaging solutions meet cost, sustainability and compliance objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop shelving and returnable container concepts from pre‑conceptualization through prototyping, testing and production.
• Manage packaging systems, including wood, cardboard and plastic, and handle packaging‑related damage and quality issues.
• Optimize container cubic capacity and collaborate with external logistics to improve transport routes.
• Ensure compliance with national and international packaging standards and drive value‑engineering cost reductions.
• Implement waste‑reduction and sustainability projects, and support new product launches and transfers.
• Standardize packaging materials, evaluate suppliers, conduct technical audits and validate packaging tests.
• Create packaging positioning facilities at points of use and analyse logistics flow.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in internal or external logistics.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Results‑oriented, responsible and organized with strong teamwork and personnel management abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Knowledge of packaging management systems.