Packaging Engineer

Do you want to work at the intersection of technology, design and industrial production – where packaging quality and execution are critical to global launches? In this assignment, you will take a key role within Printing & Converting, helping develop and implement packaging solutions for smoke-free consumer products in an international environment.

This is a full-time consulting assignment (39 hours/week) via MultiMind, starting ASAP and running until 31 December 2026, with possible extension. Based in Stockholm, with the option to work remotely up to 2 days/week after the first month (on-site).

About the assignment

You will join a global, quality-driven organization in a regulated environment. Work is cross-functional and international, in close collaboration with engineering, design, production, procurement and suppliers.

The role

As a Packaging Engineer (Global Packaging / Printing & Converting) you will be accountable for the print & converting part of packaging development — from planning and de-risking to supplier execution and deployment readiness.

Key responsibilities

• Support 360° assessments of graphics, print technologies and finishing solutions.
• Ensure print/finish requirements are integrated into equipment and material specs.
• Secure key deliverables (e.g., Good to Design files, Master Printing Report, Master Color Standard).
• Contribute to/lead vendor selection together with Procurement and act as SME on vendor capabilities.
• Attend print trials and first commercial print runs when needed.
• Provide technical input on regulatory/compliance requirements for printed components.
• Support root cause analysis in case of quality issues.

Your profile

You are senior, structured and analytical, with strong hands-on knowledge of printing and packaging processes. You communicate confidently with stakeholders and suppliers and take ownership from start to finish.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor´s degree (or equivalent) in engineering/packaging/printing/material science or similar.
• 6–8+ years of relevant experience (Printing & Converting / packaging development).
• Expertise in flexo/offset/digital printing, incl. color management and pre-press.
• Experience printing on self-adhesive materials.
• Tools: Adobe Suite, PLM tools, MS Office, CAD.
• Fluent in English.

Meritorious

• Experience from FMCG/regulated environments.
• Understanding of runability on packing lines and recyclability aspects.

Interested?

Apply today — selection is ongoing.