Sr. Packaging Engineer - Grooming

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the packaging manager, works with minimal oversight to develop packaging solutions for Edgewell’ s personal care product portfolio in Liquid packaging, categories include Grooming Brands – Jack Black Cremo, Bull Dog and Wet Shave (Razor and Blades).  This individual will support innovation, cost savings and base business continuity projects. This position will serve as a key contributing member on cross functional business teams and support the development of product/package concepts from exploration through feasibility and ultimately implementation.  The individual must be a self-starter who will monitor progress against timelines and deliverable due dates. 

Essential Function

• Manages assigned Package Development projects, working with Brand and project teams, to meet category objectives and project ship to trade dates.
• Develops, engineers, and tests packaging components and modifies designs as necessary to meet consumer requirements, functional parameters, costing targets, and manufacturing & shipping requirements. Uses data and packaging tools to support recommendations.
• Will lead projects and assist in root cause investigations related to quality inquiries, consumer feedback, and manufacturing improvement areas. This can include internal filling operations and/or external component suppliers manufacturing investigations.
• Executes new package designs and performs package component testing and qualification, working with suppliers, from engineering prints to models & prototypes, through to unit and production tooling. Provides packaging options and risk mitigation strategies associated with each design.
• Provides technical input to package design process and assures package is designed for manufacturing acceptability, while realizing desirable aesthetic elements and shares trade-offs with Marketing for final selection. Conducts and reports results of line and qualification trials for components and finished goods production.
• Demonstrates ability to problem solve and troubleshoot in an automated production environment. Clearly communicates technical issues and details to the project team and management.
• Utilizes appropriate investigative tools (i.e.-test result data), good engineering design principles, and GMP’swhen investigating issues and recommending corrective actions.
• Works with manager to ensure the Packaging development process is functioning efficiently by assessing current processes and identifying ways to streamline or improve. Provides SOP improvements & updates.
• Supports product development and quality related projects by collaborating with key functional partners and external suppliers.
• Creates and presents reports for management and other internal groups. Reports include trips, supplier audits, and updates on current project status.
• Supports investigation of consumer complaints (customer/consumer) to meet applicable standard operating procedures.
• Writes, reviews, revises, and approves new packaging specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM’s), packaging assembly specs, technical drawings, resin data sheets, etc.

Required Skills and Experience

Experience/Education Required:

• BS or MS in Mechanical, Package or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent degree.