Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer – Home Storage

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

If you are a Packaging Engineer passionate about sustainability and driven by a fast-moving environment and inspired by innovation check out this opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the North America Home Storage team at SC Johnson!

As a Senior Associate you will have access to an internal community of packaging engineers at a variety of career levels to further develop your packaging technical expertise. As a subject matter expert you will be an integral member of a cross-functional multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the Home Storage product lines and ensure that key project objectives align with business strategy. This includes managing multiple concurrent projects and activities along with any shifting priorities. You will lead the development and commercialization of new products packaging and line extensions while supporting technical initiatives driven by organizational business and market requirements.

To be successful in this role you must be comfortable with ambiguity and problem solving to anticipate and communicate technical risks and mitigation strategies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead packaging development for new products line extensions and commercialization projects across the North America Home Storage business.

• Identify and apply new and existing packaging technologies to improve product performance cost sustainability and shelf appeal.

• Provide technical leadership within crossfunctional teams to design new packaging and optimize existing formats.

• Plan and execute packaging testing and line trials to support component changes equipment updates and site transfers.

• Manage packaging development timelines to ensure projects are delivered on time and meet defined success criteria.

• Collaborate closely with R&D Design Marketing and Supply Chain to accelerate product development and launch.

• Create and maintain technical documentation including specifications bills of materials pallet factors and validation reports.

• Troubleshoot packaging issues to maintain production schedules and product quality.

• Leverage external resources (suppliers patents industry trends) to recommend new packaging technologies.

• Lead technical reviews and risk discussions including validation plans mitigation strategies and final technical deliverables.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree in packaging science/engineering or other relevant engineering discipline and 4 years of product/packaging development experience OR masters degree with 2 years relevant experience.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

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

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

• Knowledge of Ecommerce Packaging Design and Qualification Special Packs Warehouse Club Class of Trade.

• Experience leading external service providers suppliers and vendors.

• PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) Microsoft Office Suite CAPE Winshuttle WebCenter.

• Familiar with Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology.

• Effective oral and written communications presentation and storytelling skills.

• Agile adaptable strategic thinker.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at our Sams campus in Mt. Pleasant

• Full time Monday through Friday business hours

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• Up to 15% travel primarily to Bay City MI

• Ability to lift 10 40 pounds

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

Other duties responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnsons total compensation packages are at or above industry 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 were 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.

Inclusion & Diversity

Were a global business with people from every culture ethnicity race religion gender identity sexual orientation age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

Were committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract hire and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at Together

At SC Johnson we strive to create a positive inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion gender marital status sexual orientation national origin ancestry age gender identity gender expression disability citizenship pregnancy veteran status membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

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