Packaging Engineer

Join Our Team in a Creative and Multidisciplinary Environment

We are looking for your talent! Join our team to work in a creative and multidisciplinary environment with professionals from the United States, Denmark, Hungary, among others.

Main Responsibility

Design, develop, and validate packaging solutions for industrial products that ensure product protection, cost efficiency, and sustainability. The Packaging Design Engineer is responsible for structural design, material selection (corrugated cardboard, plastics, foams), testing, and documentation, ensuring compliance with international packaging standards (ASTM, ISTA). Acts as the key interface between engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and logistics to optimize packaging performance, cost, and environmental impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions using CAD software to meet product protection, logistics, and sustainability requirements.
• Select and validate packaging materials such as corrugated board, foams, plastics, and sustainable alternatives according to technical and cost criteria.
• Conduct packaging validation tests following international standards (ASTM, ISTA) and document test results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, logistics, and purchasing) to ensure packaging design supports manufacturing, handling, and transportation needs.
• Analyze logistics and material handling conditions to optimize packaging volume, cost, and efficiency.
• Support sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve recyclability, and implement eco-friendly materials.
• Manage packaging specifications and maintain accurate documentation within internal systems.
• Participate in supplier evaluations and coordinate packaging trials and approvals with external vendors.
• Lead cost analysis for packaging alternatives and recommend solutions that balance performance and cost-effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction projects, and compliance with corporate packaging standards.
• Ensure packaging compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.
• Perform other engineering and operational support activities as required to enhance packaging development processes.

Experience

3 – 5 years of experience in packaging design and development, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or consumer goods sectors.

Proven experience in packaging validation testing (ASTM, ISTA).

Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams for packaging industrialization and optimization.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Strong knowledge of structural packaging design and material science (corrugated, foam, plastic).

Proficiency in CAD tools for packaging design (e.g., ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent).

Familiarity with packaging testing standards (ASTM, ISTA) and sustainability principles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with cost-conscious decision-making.

Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.

Strong understanding of logistics and manufacturing environments.

Advanced English (oral and written).

What Makes Us Different?

At Nilfisk, we know that great collaborators make a great company. We value teamwork, autonomy, effort, and the development of our employees.

We offer work in multicultural teams, work-life balance, benefits that exceed legal requirements, a diverse cultural environment, career development, and of course, unlimited coffee.

Superior benefits: Year-end bonus, Savings fund, Meal vouchers, Major medical expenses insurance, Life insurance, Vacation bonus, Employee Profit sharing, Annual Medical exam, dental & vision support.

You will receive attention and support from a team of experts in Human Resources who possess strong interpersonal and empathetic skills.

Interested?

If this could be your next career challenge, please apply already today. If you have questions before that you are welcome to contact Carla Medina.

What happens with your application? We will look at your application and contact you for a phone interview if relevant. Hereafter, if there is a mutual match, we will invite you to an interview with the hiring manager and potentially a colleague.

The next interview will be on site with our local HR team, this will provide an opportunity for you, to see our site and your potential workplace, and get to know us and our culture.

Let's create a cleaner future together.

Cleaning has emerged as a key contributor to health and safety, sparked by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development. Being part of Nilfisk means thinking outside of the box, bringing your inspiring ideas to life, sharing the results, and learning from your setbacks. We believe that diversity is our greatest strength – as we achieve the best results from a wide variety of views and approaches. At Nilfisk, you have the freedom to be yourself and express your opinions. Nilfisk is firmly committed to growth and sustainability in everything we do. You will be empowered in your role as you collaborate with passionate colleagues on a quest to create a cleaner future.

Are you ready to make a change for a cleaner future?

We embrace diversity and equality with an environment of inclusion. We encourage everyone to apply for the position, regardless of origin, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental ability, gender, gender-identity or expression, sexual orientation, and age.