Packaging Engineer - Regulatory & Compliance Manager

Job Description Summary

Lead the company’s packaging compliance and regulatory strategy. Initial focus is on the European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). This position will serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for packaging regulatory compliance and will coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure all products and packaging placed in all markets meet current and future regulatory requirements. Packaging standard development and coordination throughout the corporation will be required to be consistent in our presentation of our products to the customer.

Global strategy deliverables will be required:
Elimination/minimization of packaging material Reusable transport packaging where the logistics model supports it Recycled-content materials Design for actual end-of-life recycling Avoidance of difficult-to-recycle laminates, coatings and mixed-material constructions Standardized packaging components across GE Vernova businesses Lead GE Vernova's enterprise implementation strategy for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Monitor evolving European packaging legislation and translate regulatory requirements into actionable business processes.

Develop and maintain the company's PPWR compliance roadmap, including milestones, resource requirements, and implementation timelines. Serve as the primary technical expert on packaging sustainability regulations, including recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, and documentation requirements. Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions. Partner with engineering teams to incorporate regulatory requirements into product and packaging design standards.

Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to ensure packaging materials and documentation satisfy regulatory requirements. Establish governance processes, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for PPWR and eventual EPR compliance. Assure current corporate packaging specifications, procedures, and design guidelines are aligned with global packaging-related regulations. Lead packaging compliance risk assessments and mitigation planning. Support internal and external audits related to packaging compliance through partnership with the Supplier Quality Engineering (SQE) organization.

Develop training materials and conduct education sessions for engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial organizations. Engage with industry associations, regulatory agencies, and external consultants to remain current on regulatory developments and emerging best practices. Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding regulatory risks, implementation priorities, and investment needs.

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical discipline. 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a related field. Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing complex international regulations. Strong project and program management experience leading cross-functional initiatives. Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions without direct authority.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

Experience with European environmental regulations, including PPWR, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or packaging directives. Knowledge of packaging design, packaging materials, recyclability standards, and sustainable packaging practices. Experience with in manufacturing, energy, industrial equipment, or other highly regulated industries. Familiarity with lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy principles, and sustainability reporting. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent program management experience. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other…