Packaging R&I Engineer
Solliciteren
Plaats
Gent9000
Oost-Vlaanderen
België
Contract
Vooltijds, Onbepaalde duurDatum gepubliceerd
2026-02-19Online to:
2026-04-20EUR 20.00 HOUR
Packaging R&I Engineer
- What's Cooking Group
- Oost-Vlaanderen
- 15 uren geleden
Packaging R&I Engineer
Pull up a chair.
We always have a place at the table for new talent, so won't you join us? Our name, What's Cooking? is followed by a question mark because we are always curious and open to new ideas. So yes, we are also curious to learn more about you.
Are you just as open-minded and enterprising as we are? In that case, we look forward to getting to know you/meeting you.
At What's Cooking? we believe great food deserves great packaging. As a Packaging R&I Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable and consumer-friendly packaging solutions for our ready-to-heat meals across Europe.
Your role
As Packaging Research and Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, optimization and industrial implementation of packaging solutions for chilled, frozen and ambient ready-to-heat meals (MAP trays, lidding films, sleeves, cartons, labels, etc.).
You will:
Support product renovation and innovation projects by developing and validating packaging solutions that ensure food safety, shelf life, convenience and cost competitiveness
Drive the sustainable packaging roadmap, ensuring compliance with EU food contact legislation, migration requirements and evolving regulations (e.g. PPWR, EPR)
Optimize packaging materials and sealing processes to guarantee stable performance on high-speed packaging lines
Strengthen business continuity by qualifying multiple suppliers and robust packaging alternatives
Act as a key technical partner for Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Procurement, Engineering and Marketing & Sales
Coordinate and execute packaging trials: line performance, shelf-life testing, seal integrity, transport tests, easy-opening and usability
Troubleshoot packaging issues on tray sealers, flow wrappers, boxing and palletisation lines, and implement corrective actions
Build strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners to secure innovation and supply continuity
Share packaging expertise and regulatory updates across the group
Who are you?
You have a Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Food Technology or a related field
You bring 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, preferably in food or FMCG
You have strong knowledge of packaging materials, sealing technologies and EU food contact legislation
You are comfortable working in a multinational, cross-functional environment
You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
You take ownership, structure complex projects, and make data-driven decisions
You enjoy being close to production and turning ideas into industrial reality
You care about sustainability, food quality and continuous improvement
What do we offer?
A key role in shaping the future of sustainable food packaging
End-to-end ownership of impactful, international packaging projects
Close collaboration with passionate experts across R&I, operations and supply chain
A dynamic, hands-on environment where innovation meets industrial excellence
The opportunity to grow your expertise and influence within the What's Cooking? Group
Pull up a chair.
We always have a place at the table for new talent, so won't you join us? Our name, What's Cooking? is followed by a question mark because we are always curious and open to new ideas. So yes, we are also curious to learn more about you.
Are you just as open-minded and enterprising as we are? In that case, we look forward to getting to know you/meeting you.
At What's Cooking? we believe great food deserves great packaging. As a Packaging R&I Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping safe, sustainable and consumer-friendly packaging solutions for our ready-to-heat meals across Europe.
Your role
As Packaging Research and Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, optimization and industrial implementation of packaging solutions for chilled, frozen and ambient ready-to-heat meals (MAP trays, lidding films, sleeves, cartons, labels, etc.).
You will:
Support product renovation and innovation projects by developing and validating packaging solutions that ensure food safety, shelf life, convenience and cost competitiveness
Drive the sustainable packaging roadmap, ensuring compliance with EU food contact legislation, migration requirements and evolving regulations (e.g. PPWR, EPR)
Optimize packaging materials and sealing processes to guarantee stable performance on high-speed packaging lines
Strengthen business continuity by qualifying multiple suppliers and robust packaging alternatives
Act as a key technical partner for Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Procurement, Engineering and Marketing & Sales
Coordinate and execute packaging trials: line performance, shelf-life testing, seal integrity, transport tests, easy-opening and usability
Troubleshoot packaging issues on tray sealers, flow wrappers, boxing and palletisation lines, and implement corrective actions
Build strong relationships with suppliers and technology partners to secure innovation and supply continuity
Share packaging expertise and regulatory updates across the group
Who are you?
You have a Master's degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Food Technology or a related field
You bring 3–5 years of experience in packaging development, preferably in food or FMCG
You have strong knowledge of packaging materials, sealing technologies and EU food contact legislation
You are comfortable working in a multinational, cross-functional environment
You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
You take ownership, structure complex projects, and make data-driven decisions
You enjoy being close to production and turning ideas into industrial reality
You care about sustainability, food quality and continuous improvement
What do we offer?
A key role in shaping the future of sustainable food packaging
End-to-end ownership of impactful, international packaging projects
Close collaboration with passionate experts across R&I, operations and supply chain
A dynamic, hands-on environment where innovation meets industrial excellence
The opportunity to grow your expertise and influence within the What's Cooking? Group