Senior Package Engineer
Full-time
Shanghai, China
Posted on Sep 21, 2026
What You´ll Do
- Lead new packaging development for new product launches in responsible categories and ensure it meets the quality and cost criteria by collaborating with marketing, supply chain and procurement teams.
- Conduct package related tests and justification properly and smart risk prediction in NPD package development projects.
- Support Package Cost Saving Projects as need.
- Provide technical support on quality issues and daily production in responsible category or brands.
- 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.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality and regional/global R&D teams to translate business and consumer needs into packaging solutions.
- Bachelor is Must, Master’s degree is preferred.
- 5years working experience on FMCG related and Package Industry business.
- Flute on English communication both oral and written.
- Logical, Flexible, and Open Mind and Thinking.
- Package Background (rigid/flexible, printing) is preferred, polymer or mechanical engineer is also ok.
- Familar on multi-package format technology including rigid package, flexible package, and printing technology & mold related.
- 3D Software, 2D Software such as CAD, AI software is nice to have.
- Data analysis capability ( such as SAP, Statistical Analysis etc.).
- Multi-tasks and time/priority management.
- 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
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
