Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer – North America Consumer Brands Air Care

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

Ready to launch your packaging engineering career and see your ideas come to life on store shelves Join SC Johnsons North America Air Care R&D team where youll help develop innovative packaging solutions for trusted brands used by millions of consumers every day.

As a Senior Associate Packaging Engineer youll play an active role in designing developing and qualifying new packaging materials products and line extensions. Working alongside experienced scientists engineers marketers and manufacturing partners youll contribute technical expertise to projects from concept through commercialization while building your skills in package development testing and cross-functional collaboration.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact early in your career working on meaningful projects that drive innovation improve consumer experiences and bring new products to market. This position reports to the Research & Development Manager North America Air Care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Create robust specifications for packaging components finished goods and pallet factors along with accurate Bill of Materials (BOM) setup.

• Collaborate with project managers and cross functional teams to build project timeline deliver key milestones provide input on technical risks and mitigation plans and participate in project meetings accordingly.

• Focus on growth business continuity sustainability projects following the technical processes and procedures in place.

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

• Complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes.

• 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 YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree in packaging engineering packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical Materials etc.) AND 2 years of product/packaging development experience OR an advanced degree and 0 years of 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

• Strong knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and BOM setup.

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

• 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.

• Proactive result driven and initiative-taker.

• Strong team player.

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

• 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.

• Knowledge of Ecommerce Packaging Design and Qualification.

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

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

• Should possess hands-on experience with AI tools including Microsoft Copilot to effectively enhance productivity and streamline workflows.

• Experience with any of the following support systems such as PLM Microsoft Office Suite CAPE Winshuttle and WebCenter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position will be located at Sams Hall Mt. Pleasant WI

• Full-Time Monday through Friday business hours

• Remote work is available once a week following a 90-day onboarding period

• Limited travel may be required

• Ability to lift 10 40 pounds

• This role is eligible for relocation assistance

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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