Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer – North America Consumer Brands

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Packaging Engineer to join SC Johnson. As part of R&D’s cross category team, this offers a great opportunity to gain broad exposure to our product categories/portfolios across North America and directly impact projects in the e-commerce (E-com) space.

As an Associate Manager, you will lead the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products and drive qualification of new products/packages, line extensions, and technical tasks related to different business needs driven by organizational and market requirements.

You will participate on cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives are present, applicable, and robust. This position will report to an RD&E Manager within the Growth Accelerator team focused on E-com.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end packaging development of projects for the North America Region including primary, secondary, and E-Com packaging.

• Guide, teach or coach junior professionals and participate in the Packaging Community of Practice.

• Efficiently manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects, demonstrating the ability to switch contexts quickly and effectively.

• Focus on growth, business continuity, sustainability and cost saving projects, following the technical processes and procedures in place.

• Collaborate with project manager and cross functional team to build project timeline, deliver key milestones, provide input on technical risks and mitigation plans, and participate in project meetings accordingly.

• Create robust specifications for packaging components, finished goods, and pallet factors, along with accurate BOM setup.

• Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests and line trials, and document results in technical reports and ELN’s (Electric Lab Notebooks).

• Provide technical expertise and critical thinking skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality.

• Complete package distribution and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes or new formulations.

• Complete all technical deliverables properly and on time.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 5+ years of product/packaging development experience; OR a master’s degree with 3+ years of directly related experience.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experience with E-Com packaging design, certifications and qualifications.

• Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g., product/package compatibility, distribution/warehouse testing and manufacturing qualification).

• Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines such as aerosols and liquids packaging, dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements and plastic molding techniques.

• Experience in sustainable packaging options for primary and secondary packaging.

• Knowledge of US DOT Regulations related to the transportation of dangerous goods.

• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation, including effective storytelling to the non-technical individual.

• Strategic thinker and problem-solver, able to anticipate and communicate technical risks and provide mitigation plans, as well as effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations.

• Experience with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Microsoft Office Suite, CAPE, Winshuttle, WebCenter and AI applications.

• Proactive and results- driven.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at Sam’s campus in Mt. Pleasant, WI

• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees.

• Full time Mon through Fri bu