Packaging Engineer, Formulated

We welcome qualified packaging engineers at both the mid-level and senior individual contributor levels.

Responsibilities to include:

Engineering and Design

• Serve as a technical lead for formulated packaging development on cross-functional teams. Establish technical objectives, direct, plan and execute complex technical requests for global packaging requirements, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for retail and e-commerce

• Partner with formulation scientists on providing recommendations for packaging testing & required equipment needed for launch & to achieve high quality products

• Ensure primary package functionality and specifications will perform to established performance criteria

• Plan, coordinate and execute formulated product line trials, documentation of trial outcome, fill range, weight, testing, coding, secondary & tertiary pack out, and palletization

• Develop formulated packaging to support New Product Development (NPD) pipeline, keeping in mind principles of engineering, design, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and transportation

• Create and maintain library of detailed package BOM specifications and package assembly SOP instructions, exploded view drawings, pallet patterns, and other associated engineering documents for new and existing packaging

• Responsible for ownership of and adherence to CSP requirements (Cost, Schedule, Performance) for assigned projects

• Ensure safe transport of product to market and end user, providing value to the company, controlling overall costs and mitigating potential risks

• Assist in development of streamlined & strategic packaging standards and guidelines for future growth and category expansion

• Generate presentation materials such as hand sketches, prototype samples, 3D renderings, unboxing journey visuals, and palletization layouts

• Engineer folding carton, rigid/turned edge, corrugated and bottled solutions, consistent with premium brand experiences

• Develop and qualify 3D components such as Jars, Tubes, Vials, Flexible Films, Applicators, Lids, and other primary package components, using 3D parametric models

• Possess a strong creative process, with equal blend of aesthetics and engineering skill set, able to translate design ideas to manufacturing-ready specifications

• Maintain knowledge of packaging technologies and trends related to design, materials, and manufacturing machinery/processing

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced team members, as appropriate.

• Work closely with team members across multiple locations & function areas, as well as working with external suppliers toward the successful delivery of projects against businesses requirements

• Lead contract manufacturing deliverables of color range boards, finished good parameters and pre-production documentation

• Serve as technical lead to contract partners and suggest testing to perform prior to launch and ongoing

• Manage project tracking with detailed and critical timeline dates and deliverables to present to PM team

• Provide insight and knowledge of plastics materials in manufacturing for best material recommendation on projects

• Maintain maintenance of retrieving product drawings, material tech sheets and specifications of old and new items

Prototyping

• Using advanced prototype techniques, create and evaluate package proposals, and continuously refine for manufacturing, experience, and aesthetic factors

• Conduct iterative feasibility and validation tests to prove out proposals

• Generate samples to support internal review gates, executive presentations, and customer sales meetings; assist in graphic finishing as needed

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Industrial Design (with emphasis on packaging development)

• 3-8 years of experience in developing primary, secondary, and tertiary retail and ecommerce packaging components for consumer goods

• Experience with packaging prototyping equipment

• Mechanical aptitude and ability to assemble physical prototypes

• Prior work experience in a package design or test lab, along with familiarity with ISTA and ASTM test methods, a strong plus

• Demonstrate a strong creative process, with equal blend of aesthetics and engineering skill set, able to translate design ideas to manufacturing-ready specifications

• Highly experienced in developing complex dielines for folding carton, blister packs, and corrugated using design software, such as ArtiosCAD

• Strong familiarity with 3D modeling to develop primary packaging components, including bottles, jars, tubes, closures, and applicators.

• Familiarity with package manufacturing and print processes, equipment, and materials

• Strong problem-solving abilities, judgment and decision-making skills supported by sound technical justification

• Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communications skills and an ability to present and communicate with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to drive multiple projects in unison, from concept to completion, in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment

• Experience with cosmetic or personal care packaging development is required.

• Ability to travel locally and domestically (up to 25%)