Packaging Engineer (m/f/d)

What You Will Do

As a Packaging Engineer (m/f/d), you will play a key role in ensuring that our packaging solutions meet the highest standards in quality, compliance, and functionality. You will take ownership of packaging data management, support packaging development and optimization projects, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and sustainability requirements across our product portfolio.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help drive efficient packaging processes, maintain accurate product and packaging data, and contribute to delivering an exceptional customer experience through innovative and compliant packaging solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

Sustainable & Innovative Packaging Solutions:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of innovative and sustainable packaging solutions across the product portfolio
• Continuously review and optimize packaging solutions to ensure alignment with quality, sustainability and cost targets
• Research market trends and identify packaging innovations that strengthen KoRo’s market positioning

Packaging Data, Compliance & Reporting:

• Lead the collection, management and quality control of packaging specifications and master data
• Take ownership of packaging reporting, audits and compliance processes in line with industry standards and legal requirements, particularly PPWR and SUP regulations, as well as EPR frameworks
• Continuously track and analyze key packaging KPIs to drive performance

Supplier & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate closely with suppliers to improve packaging quality, material efficiency and cost structures
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project execution and cross-functional collaboration

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering in the food industry or related industries
• Bachelor or Master in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Material Science or related field.
• Strong understanding of packaging materials, sustainability trends and regulatory requirements
• Experience managing packaging projects and improving processes in fast-paced environments
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Hands-on, structured and analytical working style with the ability to balance innovation, quality and commercial targets
• Excellent communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Based in Berlin or willing to relocate

What's In It For You

• Smart Working & Flexibility: Flexible working hours, hybrid work, and 20 days of workation. We trust you to take ownership: you deliver on our shared goals and structure your day in the way that works best for you. You’ll also start with 28 days of vacation, increasing by one additional day per year of tenure (capped at 30 days), so you always have time to recharge.
• Growth & Setup: A structured onboarding plan to get you started, plus a dedicated development budget for your personal and professional growth. You’ll also receive your own MacBook and a fully equipped office setup with monitors and height-adjustable desks.
• KoRo Vibe & Benefits: Free snacks, and barista coffee in the office, 20% discount in the KoRo Online-Shop, and exclusive perks with partner companies. On top of that, a fully funded BVG ticket (Jobticket), a subsidy for your fitness membership (Urban Sports Club, Hansefit, or FitX), and a company pension scheme (bAV) via Ginkgo.
• Shared Moments: Regular team events and company parties to celebrate milestones and successes together.

Sounds good?

Then apply with your application documents (CV and letter of motivation) via the application form on our website. We are looking for real team members – let us know who you are and what motivates you!

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