Sr Packaging Engineer

Henkel•Stamford, CT

About The Position

At Henkel, the Sr Packaging Engineer will work in the Consumer Brands business unit, which develops Laundry & Home Care and Hair products. The role leads packaging development projects from concept through commercialization and provides technical leadership on complex packaging challenges. It develops and qualifies packaging solutions that address product safety, performance, consumer appeal, manufacturability, and supply chain efficiency. The position works with internal teams, suppliers, contract manufacturers, and design partners to establish packaging specifications, engineering drawings, material standards, and testing methodologies. It also plans and oversees laboratory testing, plant trials, and packaging validation, and evaluates materials, transportation systems, manufacturing processes, and automation opportunities. The engineer provides technical support for package integrity, regulatory and quality compliance, and continuity of product and packaging supply, while mentoring junior engineers and co-op talent.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical discipline.
3–5+ years of packaging engineering experience in a manufacturing or consumer goods environment.
Strong technical expertise in packaging materials, packaging systems, and package development, with an understanding of packaging applications and performance requirements.
Experience supporting consumer packaged goods, including liquid and powder filling operations and qualification of injection-molded and blow-molded packaging components.
Ability to independently manage packaging projects from concept through implementation and deliver results on time and within budget.
Strong problem-solving skills, including anticipating risks, developing contingency plans, and resolving moderately complex technical challenges.
Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to advance projects and achieve business objectives.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including communicating technical concepts to senior leadership and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage packaging development projects from concept through commercialization, providing technical direction and coordinating cross-functional execution.
Serve as a packaging subject matter expert, applying technical leadership to solve complex packaging challenges and support business objectives.
Design, develop, and qualify packaging solutions that support product safety, performance, consumer appeal, manufacturability, and supply chain efficiency.
Develop and maintain packaging specifications, engineering drawings, material standards, and testing methodologies with internal teams and external suppliers.
Plan and oversee laboratory testing, plant trials, and packaging validation for new materials, technologies, and equipment.
Evaluate packaging materials, transportation systems, manufacturing processes, and automation opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and processes.
Provide technical support for package integrity, regulatory and quality compliance, and uninterrupted product and packaging supply.
Mentor junior engineers and co-op talent.
Collaborate with contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, and design partners to deliver business results.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and wellbeing plans starting on day one.
Paid sick, vacation, holiday, and volunteer time.
Flexible and hybrid work policies, depending on role.
Vacation buy/sell program.
401(k) matching.
Employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares.
Annual performance bonus.
Service awards.
Student loan reimbursement.
12-week gender-neutral parental leave, with up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth.
Fertility support.
Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.
Discounted child and elderly care.
Scholarships.
National and international career growth opportunities.
Access to skills development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.