Senior Packaging Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands.

📋 Description

• Standardize packaging formats, materials, and equipment across various regions while ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer-specific requirements.

• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, Quality, and EHS to develop sustainable, reliable, and cost-effective packaging solutions.

• Spearhead packaging initiatives and oversee documentation in alignment with the objectives of the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.

• Manage packaging and packaging waste compliance programs pertaining to country-specific Extended Producer Responsibility regulations.

• Implement installation and retrofitting of packaging equipment.

• Formulate global technical specifications and standards.

• Facilitate competitive bidding and ensure consistent supplier quality in partnership with Procurement.

• Oversee packaging-related capital projects from concept through design, testing, commissioning, and startup in collaboration with Engineering.

• Travel approximately 30% of the time.

• Drive organizational objectives through initiative, goal execution, performance, and safety.

• Foster collaborative relationships, optimize diverse talent, and utilize positive communication and influence to enhance organizational capabilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in mechanical, industrial, or packaging engineering.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in industrial or chemical packaging.

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments.

• Proficient understanding of European packaging sustainability and regulatory frameworks.

• Experience in sourcing packaging materials and managing suppliers.

• Background in packaging testing, validation, and change management.

• Proven ability in executing capital projects.

• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior.

• Capability to comprehend the business, make complex decisions, and create innovative value.

• Fluent in English.

• Preferred: experience in pharmaceutical, food, or personal care sectors.

• Preferred: familiarity with U.S.-based projects and suppliers.

• Preferred: experience managing vendors who submit regulatory reports.

• Preferred: support for sustainability programs, material selection, packaging footprint reduction, and documentation for regulatory and customer audits.

• Self-starter qualities and extensive professional experience required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible for Annual Incentive Plan.

• Eligible for Ashland Way Awards.

• Referral bonus plan.

• Support for work/life balance through a remote position.

• Eligibility for country-specific employee benefits.

• Opportunities for development and advancement throughout the global organization.

• Competitive salary and benefits within the industry.

• Pay-for-performance incentive plans.

• Diverse work environment.