Lead Packaging Engineer

Looking for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree, 3-10 years experience packaging design, prefer adhesives/sealant/paint industry. Packaging systems, packaging engineer, supplier sourcing, functionality, performance, quality, cost evaluation.

The main function of this position is to identify and develop innovative product packaging for Henkel's Consumer Adhesives Division (AC), North America. These can be existing products or new products developed as part of the innovation initiatives. This is a key role in strengthening the AC business market position in North America and will require evaluation of new packing materials and new packaging designs. This position will develop high performance, cost effective, sustainable, packaging and delivery systems for Henkel AC NA products while taking into account any necessary technological and/or marketing requirements as well as ensuring compliance with applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations. These include water based, solvent based and solvent free products including reactive product systems.



This position will address the expectations of device/pack functionality, performance, quality, cost and lead time while establishing, controlling and reviewing project plans, schedules and risks. This role will coordinate with and assist marketing, procurement, production, manufacturing, sales, customer suppliers, consultants and other relevant groups relative to packaging and delivery systems.



Position Responsibilities:



Research/ scan developing technology and materials and use to enhance device/pack properties.
Source and evaluate new suppliers and develop potential common interests.
Work with Henkel packaging technology groups in Europe, Latin America, Asia to domesticate developed technology.
Make technical recommendations for and analyze costs and feasibility of proposed device/packaging projects.
Effectively communicate and present ideas, concepts and innovative designs and their progress.
Work with suppliers to develop modified materials and packaging designs.
Develop more effective labels including working with ink suppliers to use sustainable ink formulations.
Investigate and champion the use of recyclable and sustainable packaging materials.
Establish packaging design capability at Mentor, Ohio manufacturing site.
Investigate the effect of pigments on packaging.
Perform benchmark testing of competitive products and relevant intellectual property (patent) reviews.
Write project status reports and final project reports.
Participate in project meetings and present plans and findings.
Contribute to the development and implementation of new products as well as maintaining the benefits of existing ones through effective packaging design.
Conduct thorough review of competitor packaging, develop packaging process improvement/optimisation and implement the packaging innovations.
Participate on interdisciplinary, as well as international, teams consisting of research, product development, engineering, purchasing and marketing.


Who we are looking for
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Chemical engineering or professional qualification in a similar discipline such as packaging technology or industrial design.
At least three years experience in design of packaging systems, materials, equipment and production processes for consumer and retail adhesive systems.
Experience of packaging in a chemical/pharmaceutical related industry

Contact me to apply!
Will respond to qualified candidates on an as-needed basis.