Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer

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.

The Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer, is responsible for contributing to the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products. This role will work on qualifying new products/packages, line extensions, and leading 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 into a RD&E Manager in Racine, WI.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• 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.

• Responsible for completing all technical deliverables properly and on-time.

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

• Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests, and document results in technical reports.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Materials, etc.) AND a minimum of 2 years of product/packaging development experience OR a master’s degree.

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

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong team player.

• Proactive, result driven and initiative-taker.

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

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

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans.

• Strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations.

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

• Knowledge of Ecommerce Packaging Design and Qualification.

• Knowledge of US DOT Regulations related to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

• Knowledge of Special Packs and the Warehouse Club Class of Trade.

• Experience with any of the following support systems such as PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Microsoft Office Suite, CAPE, Winshuttle and WebCenter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full Time

• Office Environment: Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

• 0-10% travel

• Position is eligible for domestic relocation

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/ adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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