Packaging Engineer

Consumer Brands Production Australia, Ingleburn - Sydney, NSW, New South Wales Full Time Regular
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About this Position

Join Henkel and shape the future through innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration. As part of our global team, you’ll have the opportunity to bring your ideas to life, develop your expertise and explore new career pathways while contributing to a more sustainable future within a diverse culture built on trust and belonging. In this role, based at our Ingleburn site, you will lead the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions for Henkel’s consumer brands, driving projects from concept through to execution with a focus on quality, cost, sustainability and consumer appeal. You will also oversee laboratory activities and data systems, helping to deliver packaging excellence and support the continued innovation of our leading brands and technologies. 

What you´ll do

  • Develop and implement innovative packaging solutions that meet international standards and requirements for quality, functionality, cost, sustainability, market, safety, regulatory and legal compliance.
  • Develop packaging solutions to support promotional activities and brand requirements.
  • Lead packaging qualification and validation activities, including performance and compatibility testing, and provide technical input and approval for packaging artwork.
  • Maintain packaging specification databases, including accurate measurements, data management and statistical analysis.
  • Identify and evaluate packaging materials and technologies that improve processes, reduce costs and complexity, and deliver competitive advantage.
  • Support Henkel’s sustainability agenda and compliance with APCO covenant obligations.
  • Monitor packaging trends and proactively identify emerging technologies, materials and innovations to drive continuous improvement and competitive advantage.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships with packaging suppliers, R&D teams and internal and external stakeholders, while ensuring laboratory activities, performance testing, processes, consumables, calibration and equipment maintenance comply with Henkel standards and good laboratory practices.

What makes you a good fit

  • Degree in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Biochemical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a packaging role within FMCG or a similar industry.
  • Experience using packaging measurement and testing equipment, with strong analytical, problem-solving and statistical analysis skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) and statistical analysis software.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach, attention to detail, critical thinking and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  • Self-motivated, creative and collaborative team player with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet project deadlines and deliver work in an organised and effective manner.

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
  • Flexible Public Holidays
  • Company Products Allocation

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: 26101507

Job Locations: Australia, New South Wales, Ingleburn - Sydney, NSW

Contact information for application-related questions: talent.seaanz@henkel.com

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Over Henkel

Voortbouwend op een sterke erfenis van bijna 150 jaar, geven wij de toon aan om het leven elke dag opnieuw te verbeelden en te verbeteren. Vandaag en voor toekomstige generaties. Via onze innovatieve en duurzame merken en technologieën en via onze teams over de hele wereld. Henkel bekleedt leidende posities in zowel industriële als consumentenactiviteiten: Ons portfolio omvat bekende haarverzorgingsproducten, wasmiddelen, wasverzachters en kleefstoffen, dichtingsmiddelen en functionele coatings.

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