The Role As a Packaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and industrialization of innovative packaging solutions. You will work at the intersection of marketing, R&I (Research & Innovation), and operations to deliver products that offer a superior consumer experience while meeting our ambitious environmental targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & Innovation:
• Manage the development of new packaging from initial brief to industrial launch.
• Design and engineer technical solutions for primary and secondary packaging.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of projects while respecting brand aesthetics and cost constraints.
• Sustainability & "L'Oréal for the Future":
• Lead the transition toward more sustainable packaging (Reduce, Replace, Recycle, Reuse).
• Analyze environmental impact of new launches.
• Sustainably source materials, focusing on PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) plastics.
• Quality & Performance:
• Define technical specifications and ensure all packaging meets L'Oréal’s rigorous quality and safety standards.
• Conduct packaging conception validations including compatibility tests and line feasibility.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during the industrialization phase at the factories.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
• Work closely with Product development team and Marketing to understand consumer insights and translate them into technical briefs.
• Partner with Procurement and Suppliers to identify new technologies and optimize costs.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure seamless integration on production lines.
  

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: at least 3 years of experience in packaging development, preferably in the FMCG, Cosmetics, or Food industries.
• Technical Skills:
• Can read technical drawings.
• Deep knowledge of materials (plastics, glass, paper/cardboard, metals) and transformation processes (injection molding, blow molding, etc.).
• Understanding of printing and finishing techniques.
• Soft Skills:
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: A "test and learn" mindset with a drive for innovation.
• Learning ability: good technical sense and logical thinking, quick learner
• Communication: Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders (Marketing, Management).
• Agility: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Language: Fluency in English is required.