Packaging Engineer f/m

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An exciting opportunity is available at DuPont for an early-career EMEA Packaging Engineer (f/m/d).

Primary Job Duties:

• As packaging subject matter expert, you will be the primary point of contact for each Line of Business within the EMEA region on packaging activities.
• Oversee and manage complete packaging development process, including the creation of packaging designs, prototype development, and performance testing.
• Work closely with local packaging teams to ensure newly selected materials and design are ready for validation and ensure a high success for compatibility and performance.
• Develop and support the implementation of packaging processes, guidelines and best practices with the Global Packaging Team.
• Apply packaging material knowledge to design primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems for new and existing products replacing non-recyclable materials, optimizing packaging weight and size, following the company’s sustainable packaging design guidelines.
• Identify and implement cost saving initiatives related to packaging materials, labor, efficiency, transportation, and storage.
• Structural elimination of over specification: enhanced manufacturing and product integrity.
• Participate in product introduction teams to deliver new products to market.
• Work with packaging suppliers to ensure packaging designs are optimized for manufacturability while ensuring shipped product meets customer expectations.
• Understand options to automate packaging solutions.
• Coordinate packaging validation activities and confirm packaging qualification documents with project teams.
• Specify and recommend efficiency tools and test methods to develop and validate packaging designs.
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of the technical data linked to the packaging materials in the system and that the pertaining documents are stored in the Packaging Repository.
• Assist site teams with troubleshooting new and existing problems related to packaging materials, packing equipment and processes to determine best-fit, timely, and cost-effective resolutions.
• Address and report regulatory exposures and ensure all packaging material meet safety and quality standards in consideration of legal, country requirements and business demands.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including PS&R, Government Affairs, Product Management, Sustainability to ensure packaging systems meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Support Procurement teams for the evaluation and selection of packaging vendors and periodically conduct vendor reviews.

Program and Position Requirements

• Recently acquired Bachelor's or Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, or related field required.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in German or French is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of sustainable packaging materials and impacts on GHG reduction, recycling processes and circular economy principles
• Knowledge and understanding of packaging design validation standards (ISO, ASTM, etc.), drafting, and specification standards is essential
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software preferred
• An understanding of process improvement and quality improvement concepts is needed; ISO 9001 certification (e.g., CQA, CQE, CQIA) is desirable
• Six Sigma/ Lean Certification would be advantageous
• Knowledge of regional packaging and labelling regulations
• Commitment to DuPont Core Values and Behaviors
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize complex workload
• Ability to meet commitments, troubleshoot and solve problems
• Ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative manner in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Location : preferably in Meyrin or cross-border (Switzerland) or in Luxembourg.

Dupont Offers :

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual performance and shares company, business or functional success
• On-going learning opportunities in a rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work on global teams with colleagues around the world and in different locations.

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