Job Description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
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Job Title:  Senior Packaging Engineer
Travel Required?:  Travel - up to 10% of time
Posting Start Date:  7/11/25
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Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number #168161 - Etten-Leur, Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

Join  Our Team at Hill's Pet Nutrition in Etten-Leur, Netherlands

 

Turn your passion into purpose at Hill's Pet Nutrition in Etten-Leur, Netherlands. We're on a mission to enhance the well-being of pets worldwide through innovation and compassion, and we need your expertise as a Senior Packaging Engineer. 

 

Are you a seasoned Senior Packaging Engineer passionate about creating packaging solutions that not only meet consumer needs but also contribute to a sustainable future for pets and our planet?  Then your exciting new chapter starts here. Join us in making a real difference while advancing your career with a global leader.
 

Role Overview: Senior Packaging Engineer

 

As a Senior Packaging Engineer at Hill's Pet Nutrition, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing primary and secondary packaging concepts for both existing and innovative new products at our European facilities. Your work will be instrumental in ensuring that our packaging solutions are not only sustainable but also aligned with consumer insights and our supply chain requirements.

 

What We're Looking For:

  • Innovative Collaborator: Work seamlessly across various teams, including Product Development, Marketing, Design, and Supply Chain.

  • Flexible Problem Solver: Navigate through different project stages, from identifying opportunities to full commercialization.

  • Sustainability Advocate: Understand packaging sustainability concepts and make informed decisions on design and end-of-life considerations.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Marketing and other functional groups to develop and implement packaging-related projects.

  • Lead complex projects or assignments with minimal supervision

  • Manage multiple development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines.

  • Initiate and coordinate packaging line trials including planning, conducting and post-trial activities.

  • Record and analyze test data and prepare reports to include recommendations and conclusions

  • Validate ad hoc packaging to ensure product integrity and aesthetics under various environmental conditions – understands correlation between material performance specifications and final package performance.

  • Identify, evaluate, and champion new technologies, design trends and innovations in packaging.  Stay abreast of supplier and competitor new developments

  • Collaborate on the creation of global specifications for packages, processes, and/or equipment, which are consistent with KPI goals. Operates within the Corporate Quality and EOHS standard guidelines. 

  • Follow the right due diligence in the Technical Transfer process and documentations during product transition or resourcing throughout Hill’s manufacturing plants.

Qualifications:

  • BS Degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or relevant technical field 

  • Proven experience in package development or engineering, preferably in Food and/or FMCG.

  • Knowledge of rigid and flexible packaging manufacturing, converting and printing processes. 

  • Advanced level of English, verbal and written communication

  • Proficient with programs or platforms like Domo, Google Studio, Snowflake or similar Cloud data storage, Google Mail, Docs, Sheets and Slides,  SAP or similar ERP system, Cape Pack or similar packaging palletizing software

Why Join Us:

  • Lead the charge in developing and implementing sustainable packaging solutions for pet nutrition, directly impacting our planet while ensuring the highest quality for our products.

  • Work at the forefront of packaging science, leveraging and contributing to cutting-edge packaging technologies.

  • Engage with diverse, cross-functional teams across the globe, where your expertise will be pivotal in fostering collaboration and driving innovation from concept to market.

  • Unlock opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a leading global organization..

  • We offer a competitive salary package complemented by performance-based bonuses, recognizing and rewarding your contributions. Plus, benefit from a comprehensive employee benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future, including a premium free pension plan and employee insurance package.

  • Become part of a well-established company with a strong global market presence and a deep commitment to both long-term growth and enriching the special bond between pets and their families.

If you're a seasoned Senior Packaging Engineer ready to drive innovation and make a tangible difference for pets and the planet, we invite you to apply now and become a vital part of the Hill's Pet Nutrition family in Etten-Leur!

 


Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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