Staff Packaging Engineer, R&D

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a:

Staff Packaging Engineer, R&D

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

Associate Director R and D Packaging

Location:

North America, United States, New Jersey, Summit

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

The Staff Packaging Engineer role is a squad level role with responsibility for being the face of Package Development for the Nutritionals/Dietary Supplements brands in the Self-Care Business. Key contributions include resource assessment and evaluation for new products, due diligence and feasibility work for projects, and governance lead. 

Key Responsibilities

• This position will require authoring and approving specifications, documentation, package line trials and package testing to support product release.

• This successful individual will take a leadership role with packaging projects and possess the ability to influence with multi-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

• The candidate should possess the ability to pursue complex technical issues and innovative solutions in the areas of product, packages, process, mechanistic understanding and consumer insights.

• This individual should think and develop future strategies in key focus areas such as sustainability, e-commerce, and package innovation.

• This position requires in depth knowledge of materials and processes used in construction and manufacturing of OTC and Nutritionals/Dietary Supplements packaging (Extrusion/ Injection molding, Flexibles and and Dispensing systems)

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering or a related Science field is required; Advanced degree is preferred

• At least 6 years of proven experience in OTC, Food, Nutritionals/Dietary Supplements or related industry is required.

• Solid understanding of a broad spectrum of packaging materials, structures, components, and related conversion processes is required.

• Experience in packaging line trials and package testing knowledge is required.

• Ability to partner and lead effectively across functions and functional levels is required.

• Technical Leadership skills are required.

• Supervisory experience and the ability to mentor and train talent within the organization is required.

• Experience leading multiple projects and activities at internal or external manufacturing sites is required.

• Ability to prioritize multiple constantly evolving priorities with minimal direction is required.

• A strong focus on sustainability and eCommerce packaging is required.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management skills are preferred.

• Experience with Nutritionals/Dietary Supplements is preferred.

• Strong technical writing/documentation skills are preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify root causes, draw conclusions, and generate reports that present sound data driven conclusions is preferred.

• SolidWorks/CAD, Abaqus, or other finite element analysis software tools to perform duties.

What’s in it for you

Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges:

$127,075.00 - $179,400.00

This takes into account a number of factors including work location, the candidate’s skills, experience, education level & other job-related factors.

• Competitive Benefit Package*