Packaging Engineer (H/F)

About IBG

Innovative Beauty Group (IBG) is a global "One Stop Beauty Shop" delivering turnkey, packaging and accessories solutions for beauty brands, retailers and wholesalers. From concept to shelf, IBG partners with its clients to develop innovative, best-selling beauty products, combining responsible sourcing, 360° project management and speed to market.
Role summary

As Packaging Engineer for the EMEAI scope, based in Paris, you will be responsible for defining, validating and optimizing packaging solutions for a diverse portfolio of beauty and personal care products, with a strong focus on fragrance projects and glass packaging. You will play a key role in ensuring that our packaging is technically robust, sustainable and compliant, while guaranteeing product protection, product compatibility and an optimal consumer experience.

This position requires a strong combination of technical expertise, rigor and project management skills, in a dynamic, cross-functional and international environment.
Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Development, Marketing and Operations teams to ensure that packaging solutions meet brand identity and client requirements, with a priority on fragrance initiatives.
• Conduct material analysis and testing to ensure packaging integrity and product compatibility, with specific attention to glass bottles and fragrance components.
• Optimize packaging specifications for cost-effectiveness, performance and manufacturability at external partners.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to cosmetic and beauty packaging.
• Manage packaging projects from brief to launch with external manufacturing partners, including timelines, deliverables and budgets, with a particular focus on fragrance programs.
• Evaluate and propose new packaging technologies and more sustainable material options, especially for glass and fragrance packaging.
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues identified at suppliers or during product launches and provide technical support to internal teams and external partners.
• Create, update and maintain detailed technical documentation, including packaging specifications and development files.
• Work closely with suppliers to source and qualify materials and components that meet IBG quality, performance and sustainability standards, particularly for glass bottles and fragrance components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in packaging, preferably in the cosmetics, personal care or fragrance industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes and testing methods.
• Experience in the development of glass-specific products/processes (e.g. perfume bottles).
• Familiarity with CAD software and 3D modelling tools for packaging design.
• Fluent in English; an additional language is a plus.

Key competencies

• Packaging engineering principles (design, performance, industrial constraints).
• Understanding of sustainability principles and eco-friendly / circular packaging solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Solid project-management and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of quality-control processes and regulatory requirements for cosmetic packaging (e.g. FDA, EU regulations).
• Technical writing and documentation.
• Innovation and creativity.

Desired skills & mindset

• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives and circular-economy approaches.
• Knowledge of smart packaging technologies.
• Familiarity with packaging automation and filling equipment.
• Understanding of consumer trends and market dynamics in the beauty industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with different cultures; empathy and leadership skills.
• Team player, curious, with a growth mindset; transparent and adaptable.