Join us as a Development Engineer Closures and play a key role in shaping the future of closure technology. In this position, you will support the development of innovative closure solutions from concept to market implementation, working closely with customers, suppliers, production teams, and international colleagues. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise, hands-on problem solving, and project management in a highly collaborative environment.

Main responsibilities: 

• Product Development: Support the development of new closure products and product lines, ensuring successful implementation throughout the product development process.
• Validation & Testing: Independently plan, coordinate, and execute product and system validations in collaboration with relevant departments.
• Technical Customer Support: Serve as a key contact for our international sales organization, providing technical expertise during offer preparation and responding to customer inquiries.
• Project Management: Lead and support cross-functional and cross-national development projects, coordinating activities between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• System & Failure Analysis: Investigate technical issues and perform system and root-cause analyses at customer sites, including support for escalated customer claims related to closures.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement: Conduct testing, evaluate product performance, and contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement initiatives across closure technologies.

This position can be based in Spikkestad, Norway or Mönchengladbach, Germany and is part of our Closure Development Team within Product & Development. You will work closely with suppliers, customers, manufacturing sites, the international sales organization, and internal development teams across countries. The role includes approximately 40% travel to customer and supplier locations

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Operational Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience within filling line service, integrity testing, closure systems, packaging technology, or a comparable technical field.
• Strong technical understanding of system functionality, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Experience working with customers and suppliers in an international environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to different stakeholders.
• Fluent English language skills.
• Please note: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the country of employment. Unfortunately, Elopak is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Why Join Us? 

At Elopak, you will have the opportunity to work across functions, countries, customers, and suppliers, taking products from initial ideas through development, validation, and commercialization. You will be part of a collaborative and international environment where innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement are highly valued. This role offers broad exposure across product development, customer interaction, and project execution, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and impact.

For more information, please contact Lars Jonas Jørgensen Narvhus, Teamlead Sustainable Innovations via email at lars.narvhus@elopak.com or Carina Steffens, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at carina.steffens@elopak.com .

How to Apply: 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. 

We are looking forward to hearing from you!