Senior Associate, Development Engineering Packaging

Sc Johnson Gmbh; Manaus; Hybrid; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health care plans

Flexible work arrangements

Vacation options

Recreation and fitness centers

Job summary

SC Johnson GmbH in Manaus, Brazil, is seeking a proactive Senior Associate Development Engineer Packaging to support development, testing and qualification of packaging for new and existing products.

You will lead packaging activities, run lab testing at the Manaus PCM Lab, collaborate with manufacturing, and drive cost-saving and sustainability initiatives while delivering technical documentation and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in packaging development, testing, manufacturing, or related engineering activities.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and qualification methods.
• Ability to execute laboratory testing, analyze results, and prepare technical reports.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and qualify packaging materials for new products and existing product improvements.
• Lead packaging technical activities, ensuring project deliverables and timelines.
• Perform packaging and product testing at the PCM Laboratory in Manaus, including test prep, evaluation, and reporting.
• Support production trials, line qualifications, troubleshooting, and improvements.
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, testing protocols, and qualification docs.
• Identify packaging-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Support cost savings and sustainability initiatives in packaging.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Tools

Laboratory equipment knowledge

Job description

ABOUT US

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. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 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

We are looking for a proactive and results-driven Senior Associate Development Engineering Packaging to join our PCM Brazil team, based in Manaus. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting packaging development and qualification activities for new products, product improvements, cost-saving initiatives, sustainability and business continuity projects.

• Packaging Development: Develop, evaluate, and qualify primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials for new products and existing product improvements.
• Project Execution: Lead packaging technical activities, ensuring project deliverables, timelines, and quality requirements are met.
• Laboratory Activities: Execute packaging and product testing at the PCM Laboratory in Manaus, including test preparation, sample evaluation, performance testing, data analysis, and technical reporting.
• Manufacturing Support: Support production trials, packaging line qualifications, troubleshooting, and implementation of technical improvements.
• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain packaging specifications, technical reports, testing protocols, and qualification documentation.
• Problem Solving: Identify packaging-related technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Cost Savings & Sustainability: Support initiatives focused on packaging optimization, material reduction, cost savings, and sustainability improvements.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical fields.
• Experience in packaging development, testing, manufacturing, or related engineering activities.
• Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and technical qualification methods.
• Ability to execute laboratory testing, analyze results, and prepare technical reports.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Intermediate English proficiency.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Proactive, hands-on, collaborative, and results-oriented mindset.
• Experience with laboratory equipment and technical testing procedures.
• Familiarity with packaging specifications and technical documentation systems.
• Experience with plastic packaging, dispensing systems, closures, aerosols, and liquid products.
• Knowledge of packaging performance tests, product/package compatibility, and manufacturing line qualification.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Location: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil.
• Full-Time
• This role is not eligible for relocation
• Availability for occasional business travel, as required
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

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, 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 options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

BETTER 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.

INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

We are 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. We're 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 https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

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