Packaging Engineer

Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end‑markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.

As an established professional engineer and SME for chemical packaging in Alpharetta, you support Arxada’s global packaging category strategy by providing deep technical and market expertise in industrial chemical packaging. This role owns the process to select and specify the appropriate packaging solutions, harmonizes specifications across sites and business units, and identify bundling and cost optimization opportunities. The role also contributes directly to achieving significant cost savings, improving supply‑security, and supporting sustainability goals.

• Owns global packaging evaluation and specification for new products and harmonization of packaging as part of qualification workflow in compliance with global and regional regulatory, safety, sustainability, and performance requirements.
• Responsible for leading a cross functional team to define the global packaging strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs and sustainability objectives. Global review expected every 3‑5 years or sooner based on business need.
• Define, document, and ensure consistent compliance across the organization for chemical testing and physical performance testing of packaging materials.
• Provides technical expertise to quality and EHS for investigation of packaging related customer complaints and internal safety incident investigation.
• Provide technical training for internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position may require up to 50% travel.

• BS in Chemical Engineer or Packaging Engineer
• 5‑10 years of demonstrated package engineering experience within the chemical industries with a proven track record in packaging specification management, supplier qualification, and optimization projects.
• Strong technical understanding of global industrial chemical packaging materials and production processes.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements and safety standards for hazardous goods packaging.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking – ability to identify standardization and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Strong project management skills; ability to lead cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in an international environment.

The expected salary range for this role is $‑145,000, but specific employee compensation may vary depending on factors including experience, education, training, licensure, certification, location and other job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors permitted by law.

This role is also eligible to earn a short‑term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.

Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.

Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high‑performance applications.

Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.