Senior Associate – Packaging Engineer for International Brands Pest Control
Racine, WI - USA
Job Summary
SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide including OFF! Raid Glade Windex Scrubbing Bubbles Ziploc Mrs. Meyers Clean Day method Autan Baygon Mr Muscle Duck Lysoform and more.
The 13000 people of our global fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you a talented packaging engineer looking for ways to impact on the world around you
We have an exciting opportunity as a Senior Associate with our International Consumer Brands Pest Control Team.
As Senior Associate you will contribute to the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products. Your work will consist of qualifying new products/packages line extensions and leading technical tasks related to different business needs driven by organizational goals and market requirements. You will participate on cross-functional teams and lead the end-to-end packaging development of projects including primary secondary and tertiary packaging. You will have a crucial role in providing your technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives and deliverables are met. Responsibilities include discovery and development activity that spans technology identification feasibility assessment and application of technical solutions into effective product design. Additionally you will contribute to the technical development & qualification of new or revised packaging materials & products.
You will report to a Research and Development (R&D) Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Own the category packaging strategy roadmap for SCJ global brands and lead a multi-brand packaging strategy from concept selection to design freeze. Establish portfolio plan with clear KPIs to track progress and course correct.
Turn consumer insight into measurable packaging outcomes convert ethnography and humanfactors learnings into Quality targets; champion safety childresistance easeofuse and inclusive design with standardized validation protocols.
Lead decision governance at Technical Reviews define Go/NoGo criteria run structured risk assessments (DFMEA/FMEA tolerance stacks scenario analyses) and ensure issues have owners actions and timelines through launch.
Digitize packaging development - own PLM data integrity (BOMs/specs) and pilot simulation/digital twins (distribution drop aerosol performance) with dashboarding for faster better decisions.
Establish packaging design standards (performance parameters compatibility limits recyclability) and prepare playbooks that enable rapid reuse variation and harmonization across regions.
Drive commercialization readiness at scale- set global linequalification strategies (capability studies validation process) and postlaunch learnings to lock in performance and manage change control.
Collaborate with global partners to align on packaging development initiatives effectively managing key deliverables to accommodate global time zones.
Ensure business continuity and complianceset obsolescence and materialsubstitution plans; maintain readiness for DOT/transport regulations labeling changes and regional requirements; coordinate risk actions with Quality Regulatory and Supply Chain.
Build the supplier ecosystem - select and develop component suppliers; alternate sourcing strategies and SupplierEnabled Innovation pipelines to derisk scaleup and accelerate access to novel technologies.
Deliver designtovalue and sustainability results-lead cost transformation (material selection pallet cube utilization pack efficiency) and ecommerce optimization (ISTA/Amazon compliance) while hitting LCAbased targets (PCR content recyclability GHG reduction EPR readiness).
Elevate team capabilitycoach and mentor Packaging Engineers build training modules and lead continuousimprovement workstreams to strengthen scientific rigor storytelling and decision quality across the R&D Community of Practice.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOULL BRING
Bachelors Degree in packaging engineering packaging science or related field of engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical Materials) and 4 years of relevant work experience OR Masterss Degree in packaging engineering packaging science or related field of engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical Materials) and 2 years of relevant work experience.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Proven technical competency in primary secondary and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/package compatibility distribution/warehouse testing and manufacturing qualification).
Experience with various packaging disciplines such as aerosols and liquids packaging dispensing systems materials closures manufacturing line requirements plastic molding techniques and/or product/environment compatibility.
Strong team player Proactive result-driven and initiative-taker. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations including effective storytelling to non-technical individuals.
Knowledge of e-commerce packaging design & qualification Special Packs and the warehouse club class of trade. DOT Regulations related to the transportation of dangerous goods.
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans.
Experience directing the efforts of external vendors/consultants.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
This position is located at our Louis Commons office location in the Racine area.
Position is Full-Time regular business hours Monday-Friday
Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period
Ability to lift 10 40 pounds
Travel 0% to 15%This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
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 believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork accelerate problem solving and drive innovation.
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.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process please call our Human Resources department at or email your request to . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights posterfor more information.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
SC Johnson is a fifth-generation family company built on a spirit of adventure and winning the right way. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building top brands such as Pledge®, Duck®, Mr. Muscle®, Raid®, Glade®, Kiwi®, OFF!®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every co ... View more