Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Secondary Packaging

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

Are you an engineer with a passion for optimizing complex manufacturing systems? We’re looking for a technical leader to serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in liquid product manufacturing and primary packaging processes. In this role, you’ll apply your mechanical or chemical engineering expertise to advance technologies such as bottle filling, cap sorting and closing, labeling, and sleeving.

You’ll collaborate closely with R&D to ensure products are designed for manufacturability, mentor site engineers, and contribute to global initiatives that drive operational excellence. As a key member of our Global Engineering Center of Excellence, you’ll lead front-end engineering efforts, support project execution, and champion best practices across our global packaging portfolio.

This is a high-impact role for someone with strong initiative, broad engineering knowledge, and a drive to innovate in packaging systems that power our global brands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and maintain relevant Design Guides, Specification Templates, and preferred vendor list for all major unit operations to ensure adherence to product, safety, and quality requirements

• Interface with project groups and other cross functional groups on engineering needs in support of operation, capital planning and project execution

• Provide technical support to enable decision making on filling and packaging equipment selection, standardization design of new packaging processes, means and methods to comply with specifications & standards, and modify existing packaging equipment designs to improve production techniques

• Provides engineering support activities for manufacturing facilities, which include major capital projects, equipment upgrades, major equipment and system purchases as well as installations

• Provide feasible packaging solutions, as well as associated capital estimates and timelines for new marketing initiatives by coordinating with Global Product Supply, Technical Platform Experts, machine suppliers and internal customers

• Investigates, and provides technical leadership in implementing cost saving projects, OEE Improvements and LEAN to existing processes and support systems globally

• Support the development and implementation of Engineering Best Practices throughout the organization

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of relevant work experience or 3+ years’ relevant work experience with advanced degree

• Capital project management experience in the Consumer Packaging Goods, Food/Beverage, or Pharmaceutical Industries developing packaging equipment solutions

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Project Management – Success in developing, implementing global project plans and initiatives

• Display strong competencies in communicating risks and mitigation plans to executive stakeholders

• Continuous Improvement – knowledge and experience in driving TPM Early Management methodology and Lean Manufacturing

• International project implementation experience is plus

• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills with international teams

• Teamwork - Balance team and individual responsibilities to foster group commitments to goals and objectives

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals

• Innovation - Displays original thinking, creativity and resourcefulness which generate innovative approaches and ideas

• Dealing with Ambiguity - Able to identify, recommend and influence objectives, and develop a course of action to deliver objective results

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time onsite role in Mt. Pleasant, WI

• International travel flexibility is required

• This role is eligible for relocation assistance

• Remote work is available once per week for eli