R&I Packaging Engineer - Europe (1-year fixed-term contract)

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About the job

Danone is one of the biggest FMCG companies and is focusing on bringing health through food to as many people as possible. Do you want to join us to contribute to a healthier world? We are now looking for a:
R&I Packaging Engineer - Europe (1-year fixed-term contract)
(Full-time, Location: Romania, Bucharest)

Why should YOU apply right away?
If you need more than our great company culture, you should keep in mind the opportunity to
* Develop your career in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment
* Enjoy a flexible hybrid working setup (minimum 2 days/week in-office)
* Receive a medical subscription extended to your spouse and children
* Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid day off
* Explore thousands of courses through LinkedIn Learning, to boost your skills anytime
* Access Bookster - your gateway to inspiration and self-development through reading
* Benefit from our Employee Assistance Program for mental well-being and support
* Be part of a community that values your learning, health, and happiness every day

YOUR responsibilities as a Packaging Engineer will include (but not limited to):
* Drive a portfolio of packaging innovation, renovation, and competitiveness projects from brief to launch in collaboration with local R&I, Marketing, factories, and suppliers.
* Develop primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions that deliver strong consumer value, meet sustainability and circularity ambitions, and comply with internal quality and food safety requirements.
* Prepare and refine packaging briefs using holistic design principles, ensuring all functional, regulatory, and supply chain needs are defined.
* Coordinate and execute industrial trials across EU factories, manage supplier interactions, and oversee test planning, cost control, and issue resolution.
* Ensure project delivery in line with quality, cost, and timing expectations using Danone tools and methodologies.
* Identify new ideas and contribute to long-term packaging roadmaps together with Advanced Tech and European Packaging teams.

We are looking for a Packaging Engineer with the following profile:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Packaging Engineering or other relevant field).
* 1-2 years of experience in FMCG, ideally in packaging development.
* Understanding of packaging materials (plastics, paper, cardboard) and manufacturing technologies such as ISBM, EBM or thermoforming.
* Experience in project management within a matrix organization.
* Knowledge of packaging regulations, sustainability requirements, and recyclability developments.
* Strong analytical mindset, proactive, and solution-oriented.
* Flexible, collaborative, and comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders.
* Fluent in English and Romanian (spoken and written).
* Experience with packaging lines or industrial trials is an advantage