Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer
Full Time
San Francisco, CA
Posted
Job description
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.
The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.
The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
THE ROLE
The Packaging Engineer is responsible for contributing the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products on global brands. This role will develop new products/packages, line extensions, and lead technology advancements which expand the organizational and market needs for the assigned portion of our business. This role will also initiate projects, develop project proposals, and plan work execution
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Identify and apply new and existing packaging technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products
- Research and evaluate materials and components for the development of cost-effective, high-quality packaging solutions that consumers find appealing, easy to use, and compelling to allow S.C. Johnson to "win at store shelves" around the globe
- Provide strong technical leadership within a cross-functional team to drive the design and development of innovative new products or optimization of existing packages
- Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes
- Execute domestic and global packaging development projects by creating and following effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize on-time project completion dates
- Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products in an accelerated manner
- Lead evaluation of technical performance and stability of combined package and formula systems, collaborating closely with formulators and processing engineers throughout development
- Generate robust packaging component specifications, finished good product specifications, and bills of materials as part of technical validation process
- Provide technical expertise and problem-solving skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality
- Write and review lab test procedures, scale-up protocols, and specifications needed to support product development activities
- Stay in the forefront of packaging innovations and trends by sharing back with project teams and more broadly within the division so that new technologies can be leveraged in new products and new product packaging
- Utilize expertise to contribute to the successful commercialization of new ideas driving consumer and corporate value
- Utilize available external resources (patent literature, suppliers, etc.) to identify and recommend applicable new technologies
- Other Responsibilities:
- Project management
- May guide, train, or coach other junior professionals by using advanced scientific methods on quality processes and robust product specifications
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor’s degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. mechanical, materials, etc.) and a minimum of 6 years of product/packaging development experience, or master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience
Preferred:
- Working knowledge of Design of Experiments
- In-depth knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)
- Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation; including effective storytelling to the non-technical individual
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of risk profile and mitigation plans
- Strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations
- Strong technical expertise in multiple packaging disciplines; dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility
- Knowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use
- An understanding of the developing consumer market
- Project Management experience, including the support systems (e.g. SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PWA)
Lifestyle Brand (LSB) PERKS: Our values are at the heart of everything we do. Here are a few of the ways we
Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:
- Rockstar health insurance benefits package
- Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
- Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
- 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
- Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom...you heard that right- let's dance
- Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to
SCJHR@scj.com
. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the
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