Senior Packaging Development Engineer

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.