Packaging & Quality Engineer (M/F/D)

At Colquímica Adhesives, we are dedicated to the development, production, and commercialization of high-performance technological adhesives. We are currently recruiting a Packaging & Quality Engineer (M/F/D) for our site in Susão, Valongo.

Reporting to the Technical Manager PT and the Technical Director , the Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:

• Manage the evaluation, validation and approval process of new packaging materials and alternative solutions, from document and laboratory assessment through industrial trials to the final approval/rejection decision.
• Assess packaging materials against defined technical specifications, including dimensional, physical, visual, colour and artwork requirements, ensuring compliance with approval and rejection criteria.
• Plan and monitor industrial trials of packaging materials in collaboration with Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain and other relevant departments, ensuring proper documentation of results, performance feedback and traceability.
• Prepare, update and maintain specifications, technical documentation, records and reference samples related to packaging materials, ensuring effective organization and traceability of information.
• Support the standardization and rollout of packaging materials and processes across the Group's different production sites, promoting common validation criteria and methodologies.
• Participate in packaging improvement and optimization projects, assessing the impact of materials on packaging operations, production, palletization, transportation and distribution.
• Ensure the accurate creation, maintenance and management of packaging material master data within SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Manage and follow up technical complaints, ensuring proper data collection, structured root cause analysis, implementation and monitoring of corrective actions, and appropriate customer communication.
• Analyse trends and recurring non-conformities and complaints, contributing to preventive actions and the continuous improvement of materials, suppliers and processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, namely Production, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Quality, R&D, Sales and Logistics, to ensure technical compliance, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Materials, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or a related field).
• 3 to 4 years of experience in technical roles, preferably related to packaging materials, quality, supplier management, complaint handling or industrial processes.
• Knowledge of packaging materials and processes, with the ability to interpret technical specifications and supplier documentation.
• Experience in industrial trials, non-conformity analysis and structured complaint management.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken (mandatory).
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, organizational abilities and attention to technical detail.
• Familiarity with structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA or DMAIC) is considered an advantage.
• Proactive and autonomous approach, with a strong customer-oriented mindset, both internally and externally.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and technical environment.

What We Offer

A competitive compensation package based on experience, location, and background, plus a range of fringe benefits, including flexible/hybrid work and health & well‑being programs (benefits vary by location and function)

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