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Packaging Engineer – Regulatory & Compliance Manager
GE Vernova. Lead GE Vernova's enterprise implementation strategy for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead GE Vernova's enterprise implementation strategy for the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)
- Monitor evolving European packaging legislation and translate regulatory requirements into actionable business processes
- Develop and maintain the PPWR compliance roadmap, including milestones, resource requirements, and implementation timelines
- Serve as the primary technical expert on packaging sustainability regulations, including recyclability, recycled content, packaging minimization, labeling, and documentation requirements
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to identify compliance gaps and implement corrective actions
- Partner with engineering teams to incorporate regulatory requirements into product and packaging design standards
- Collaborate with sourcing and suppliers to ensure packaging materials and documentation satisfy regulatory requirements
- Establish governance processes, metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting for PPWR and eventual EPR compliance
- Align corporate packaging specifications, procedures, and design guidelines with global packaging-related regulations
- Lead packaging compliance risk assessments and mitigation planning
- Support internal and external packaging compliance audits with the Supplier Quality Engineering organization
- Develop training materials and conduct education sessions for engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and commercial organizations
- Engage with industry associations, regulatory agencies, and external consultants on regulatory developments and best practices
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership regarding regulatory risks, implementation priorities, and investment needs
- Develop global packaging strategies covering material elimination/minimization, reusable transport packaging, recycled-content materials, design for end-of-life recycling, avoidance of difficult-to-recycle constructions, and standardized packaging components
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 10+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, packaging engineering, product compliance, sustainability, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and implementing complex international regulations
- Strong project and program management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
- Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions without direct authority
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable
- Experience with European environmental regulations, including PPWR, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), or packaging directives
- Knowledge of packaging design, packaging materials, recyclability standards, and sustainable packaging practices
- Experience within manufacturing, energy, industrial equipment, or other highly regulated industries
- Familiarity with lifecycle assessment (LCA), circular economy principles, and sustainability reporting
- PMP certification or equivalent program management experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Discretionary annual bonus
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Health Coach access with a 24/7 nurse-based resource
- Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services
- GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan
- Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions
- Company retirement contributions
- Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
- Tuition assistance
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Disability benefits
- Life insurance
- 12 paid holidays
- Permissive time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Relocation assistance is not provided