Chanel Packaging Materials Approval Engineer

Pantin • France

Friday, November 14, 2025

Chanel, an esteemed independent entity, is renowned for its commitment to creative freedom and human potential. As part of the Chanel family, the Fragrance and Beauty division stands out with its promise to unveil the unique beauty of every woman through its perfumes, makeup, and skincare products. Chanel is dedicated to making a positive impact worldwide, and its innovative approach is reflected in every facet of its operations.

1. Serve as the primary reference for the packaging team in the approval of new materials.
2. Collaborate with material and packaging suppliers to understand materials and identify potential impurities in packaging components such as materials, inks, varnishes, adhesives, and transformation additives.
3. Act as the liaison with internal expertise laboratories for toxicological and regulatory evaluation of materials.
4. Define and manage a materials database.
5. Establish rules for extrapolation between material references.
6. Support the innovation packaging service in studying and validating new materials, including recycled and bio-sourced materials.
7. Conduct technical and regulatory monitoring of materials and impurities by participating in external working groups.

1. Advanced degree (Bac+5) in a relevant field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of plastic materials with multi-material knowledge (glass, aluminum, etc.).

1. Expertise in packaging materials and cosmetics products.
2. Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills.
3. Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
4. Initiative and proactive problem-solving abilities.

A minimum of 5 years in the domain of plastic materials, with a comprehensive understanding of various materials such as glass and aluminum.

Advanced degree (Bac+5) in a relevant field.

Chanel offers a dynamic, innovative, and learning-focused environment where creativity and human values are prioritized. Employees benefit from working alongside a diverse group of experts with recognized skills and unique methods in creative, development, and industrialization processes.

Chanel fosters a dynamic and innovative workplace culture where creativity and human values are at the forefront. The company values diversity in all its forms, believing that the uniqueness of each individual contributes to the richness of the team. Employees are immersed in a singular activity with unique methods and processes, surrounded by a diversity of experts with recognized expertise.