Packaging Engineer

Erfurt , Germany

Packaging Engineer

Your Responsibilities:

Packaging Specifications Development:

Implementation of new packaging considering design, cost, and sustainability aspects, as well as processing capability and packaging quality.

Optimization and adaptation of existing packaging.

Supporting sourcing of packaging, in close cooperation with procurement

Ensuring compliance of materials with internal quality management system, regulatory affairs, and sustainability guidelines.

Establishment of packaging standards and conducting technical evaluations, verifications, and tests on packaging materials for user acceptance.

Continuous improvement of packaging including active participation/ contribution to Kaizen/ Hoshin Kanri

Life Cycle Assessment Activities:

Serving as a technical contact point for life cycle assessment of materials and packaging.

Expertise in sustainable packaging, especially in sourcing and recycling of plastics and paper, use of recycled materials in packaging, and design principles for recycling.

Monitoring regulatory changes and packaging legislation and incorporating them into the transport packaging development process.

Qualifications:

Successfully completed studies in Packaging Engineering/Technology.

Several years of proven professional experience in product packaging for electronic consumer goods or medical devices.

Strong technical knowledge and structured, analytical thinking.

Proven experience with continuous improvement (e.g. Gemba walks, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, Kanban) preferably related to improvement of packaging/ packaging processes

Proficiency in CAD 3D (e.g., Impact, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhinoceros) and rendering software (e.g., Modo, 3D StudioMax).

Experience in conducting packaging tests (e.g., Dop-tests, moisture tests) is welcomed.

Negotiation-level proficiency in German and English.

Why you’ll love working with us:

Key position within the company: You can expect an exciting, responsible role with purpose, where you can unfold and contribute actively.

Attractive conditions according to your role: motivating, performance-oriented compensation package, flextime & home office by arrangement.

Fulfilling task with development opportunities: Further develop our high logistics standards and actively shape our company's development.

Enjoyable & attractive living environment: excellent accessibility via expanded ICE route, Erfurt with great cultural & sports offerings, family support for relocation.

Regular working hours, off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Personal development: You will receive comprehensive training through our mentorship program and can participate in various further training and seminars.

Our familial team: supportive environment with a culture of mutual respect, regular team events and Christmas parties, always open ears for your wishes and feedback through regular feedback conversations and surveys.

Modern, ergonomic workspaces and coverage of costs for workplace glasses, free parking.

Numerous additional benefits: Free cold and hot drinks, subsidy for in-house lunch offers, snack vending machine and fresh fruit, job bike, table football in the break room, corporate benefits, employee referral bonus.

Florian Görms, HR Manager, is looking forward to receiving your complete application via our online job application platform.

For this vacancy only direct applications will be considered.

Sonova Logistics Center Germany GmbH

Erfurter Landstraße 59a

99095 Erfurt

+49 3634 693 192