Packaging Engineer

• At METRO, we champion independent businesses through our 30 stores and the LaDoiPași chain. We support local businesses by offering diversified multichannel solutions and developing strong, long-term relationships with retailers and HoReCa customers.
• We have been building successful careers since 1996, and our Top Employer certification confirms our commitment to constantly improving the experience of our colleagues by creating a safe and stable work environment with opportunities for professional development, including at an international level
• #METROVIBE reflects the friendly and optimistic working atmosphere! We are always with a smile on our faces, ready to go through any challenge together!
• We are 4000 #METROCHAMPIONS and we invite you to find out more and join the team!

Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of METRO's culture, philosophy and recruitment practices. We are committed to fostering an environment that respects the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our employees and to promoting an inclusive, fair and accessible workplace. This includes employees of all races and ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, military background and socio-economic status or any other legally protected factor. We ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. At METRO, recruitment and hiring processes have been designed to ensure diversity by giving equal opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Are you passionate about innovative packaging solutions? Join our team as a Packaging Engineer and help us enhance product quality through creative packaging! Ready for the challenge? Apply now!

• Develop packaging designs that align with branding and marketing strategies and its specifications in cooperation with suppliers and the Own Brand cross functional team;
• Research and select suitable materials for packaging, considering product requirements and sustainability goals;
• Executes product initiatives, packaging design and performance enhancements, cost-improvement efforts, and promotional activities;
• Optimization of existing packaging to serve professional customer needs and end to end supply chain;
• Research industry practices and recommends new and innovative logistic and packaging procedures/methods, depending on the manufacturing processes, product offerings, and business needs;
• Collaborate with suppliers to source packaging materials and components.
• Work closely with related departments to ensure packaging aligns with product specifications and brand messaging;
• Administration of packaging data in specification data management platform;
• Collaborate with international packaging team

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field of Engineering;
• 2+ years experience in packaging design and development;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Strong knowledge of industry standards for packaging design and development;
• Good knowledge of MS Office;
• Stay up-to-date with changes in packaging regulations;
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills;
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with cross-functional teams

We're ready to train and reward you as a #METROCHAMPION:

• Lunch and holiday are provided by us through meal vouchers and holiday bonus;
• Your health is a priority for us, that's why you benefit from private medical insurance;
• Your performance is rewarded with team or individual bonuses;
• You get extra days off for various occasions;
• You have access to psychological, financial and legal counselling for you and your family;
• You get holiday and special occasion bonuses (Christmas, Easter, 1st of June);
• You get a referral bonus for new #METROCHAMPIONS for our team;
• You get discounts on medical and sports subscriptions;
• We value stability and reward it with extra vacation days and loyalty bonuses.