Sr Packaging Engineer 91021
Sr Packaging Engineer 91021
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#91021 Piscataway New Jersey United States
This position is part of the Global Design & Packaging Organization supporting the North America Personal Care/Oral care/Home Care Category. This position is responsible for the engineering & implementation of innovative packaging solutions collaboratively with Global and Division Marketing R&D Supply Chain and Manufacturing. This role will also have broad responsibilities supporting manufacturing operations to drive efficiencies and cost savings.
Responsibilities:
Develop packaging materials for the new product launches in the assigned portfolio ensuring defined needs for brand equity consumer acceptance manufacturing capability quality and cost are met from the program brief through design engineering and commercialization
independently and proactively manage multiple packaging development projects to ensure fastest possible project timing. Feel sole accountability to deliver against initiatives.
Lead the conceptualization initiation development and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including: design generation prototype development engineering specifications mold and machinery qualification functionality and quality testing and technology transfer.
Design new packaging systems and packaging components to meet defined needs for brand equity aesthetics consumer acceptance manufacturing capability quality and cost are met from the program brief through design engineering and commercialization
Collaborate with Marketing Global Design & Packaging Supply Chain and outside suppliers to identify package technologies that meet key attributes (eg: costs consumer usage/functionality manufacturability and compatibility/functionality of materials with product)
Create tooling/package qualification plans technology transfer documentation (Design History Files) and final package component specifications Bills of Materials Manufacturing Specifications case/cube information cost and savings estimates etc.
Identify cost saving opportunities in his/her area of responsibility and work towards implementation of the same through cross functional collaboration with commercial and operational team members.
Coordinate line trials to ensure package performance for manufacturing. Attend component and manufacturing startups as needed to ensure proper of design & function.
Responsible for aspects of project management: project planning capital expenditure estimates and technology transfer associated with projects. Manage flow of information and communicate project timelines costs and associated risks.
Write and present technical summaries and business impact to functional leaders both technical and nontechnical personnel.
Design package testing procedures to support the effective design qualification validation and implementation of new package systems and packaging technology.
Partner with plant engineering to ensure that packaging equipment/material system specifications functionality and design are appropriate for use.
Basic Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Package Engineering/Technology/Science or related engineering field (e.g. Chemical Engineering)
At least 8 years of experience preferably in the consumer products industry
Minimum 5 years of experience in package development/engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
Material science knowledge of plastics labels printing and decoration techniques
Knowledge of PET bottles manufacturing processes and troubleshooting
Knowledge of bottle filling line processes/specifications and troubleshooting
Knowledge of injection molding (eg: PET preforms flip top caps)
Knowledge of packaging operations processes and equipment
Knowledge of paperboard packaging and corrugate
Project Management skills with experience leading cross functional teams
Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures and global partners
Experience with statistical and predictive engineering tools (eg.: Design of Experiments (DOE) Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Experience initiating and leading continuous improvement teams and plans
Demonstrate strong documentation skills (eg: Test reports specifications etc.
Experience using SAP or other ERP software and/or plantrelated computer systems
Experience with CAPE/TOPS MS Project AutoCAD
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin ethnicity age disability marital status veteran status (United States positions) or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you interested in working for ColgatePalmolive You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by email are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.
ColgatePalmolive is a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care Personal Care Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate Palmolive elmex Toms of Maine Sorriso Speed Stick Lady Speed Stick Softsoap Irish Spring Protex Sanex Elta MD PCA Skin Ajax Axion Fabuloso Soupline and Suavitel as well as Hills Science Diet and Hills Prescription Diet.
For more information about Colgates global business visit the Companys web site at . To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles Bright Futures oral health education program please visit . To learn more about Hills and the Hills Food Shelter & Love program please visit . To learn more about Toms of Maine please visit .
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact with the subject Accommodation Request should you require accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
