About this role
Package Engineer (12-month contract)
What you'll be doing: At Avon, we're passionate about creating innovative products that delight our customers while driving sustainability and operational excellence. We're looking for a Package Engineer to play a key role in bringing new products to market by developing packaging solutions that balance quality, functionality, cost, and sustainability.
As a Package Engineer, you'll lead the development and commercialization of packaging solutions for new and existing products across the region. Working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers, you'll help ensure products are launched on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You'll identify and resolve packaging challenges, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to Avon's sustainability goals through innovative packaging solutions. You'll also champion best practices in quality, safety, and manufacturing excellence while helping to deliver value engineering opportunities across the business.
Key responsibilities
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Developing packaging specifications that meet design, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
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Leading packaging activities for new product development and commercialization projects.
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Collaborating with regional and local stakeholders across R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and external suppliers.
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Identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving packaging development challenges
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Supporting packaging sustainability initiatives and corporate responsibility goals.
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Driving value engineering projects that improve efficiency and generate savings.
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Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards.
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What We're Looking For
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A degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field.
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Around 5 years of experience within FMCG, Supply Chain, Packaging, R&D, or another relevant technical or commercial environment.
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Experience in product and packaging development.
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Strong project management skills with the ability to work effectively in matrix teams and with external partners.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Proficient English skills
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Experience working in a global or international business environment
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Strong problem-solving abilities and a continuous improvement mindset.
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Knowledge of manufacturing processes, new product development, and packaging supply networks would be advantageous.
What we offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.
At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.
Ready to be a part of it? Join us.