Senior Associate, Development Engineering Packaging

SC Johnson; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a Senior Associate in Development Engineering Packaging in Petaling Jaya. This role involves technical development of packaging for global brands, ensuring product compatibility, and collaborating across multiple teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in packaging engineering and 3 to 5 years of experience in packaging development. The company offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a commitment to a sustainable workplace culture.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Family-oriented culture

Sustainability initiatives

Employee-organized events

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of packaging development experience.
• Experience in primary, secondary, & tertiary packaging development.
• Understanding of product compatibility and shelf-stability.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to technical development of new packaging.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams for product launches.
• Conduct performance and compatibility testing.
• Generate packaging specifications and documentation.
• Lead tests for primary and secondary package components.

Skills

Packaging development

Technical problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Performance testing

Education

Bachelor’s in packaging engineering or relevant discipline

Job description

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.

Job Title

Senior Associate, Development Engineering Packaging ( RD&E )

Location

Kota Damansara

Department

Research & Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As the Senior Associate, Development Engineering Packaging, you will primarily contribute to the technical development of new and/or existing packaging in support of global and regional brands. This role will be a key member in the development and validation of new products, line extensions, and search and re-apply projects by participating in global cross functional teams. You will also support technology advancements which result in consumer preferred benefits and new opportunities to win at the shelf.

• Apply new and existing packaging technologies towards the development of innovative products and the enhancement of existing products that consumers find appealing, and easy to use, allowing SC Johnson to win online and at the store shelf
• Complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes
• Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (R&D, Design, Finance, Marketing, Consumer Research, and Supply Chain) to successfully contribute to the development and launch of new products in an accelerated manner
• Generate robust packaging component specifications, finished good product specifications, and bills of materials as part of the technical validation process
• Provide technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality as needed
• Utilize knowledge to contribute to the successful commercialization of new ideas driving consumer and corporate value
• Provide packaging development project tasks and related timing to the Global Project Manager to help create and manage effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize completion dates and project execution
• Continue to gain technical knowledge areas to grow breadth and depth of packaging development skills
• Lead and perform tests for both primary and secondary package components
• Issue packaging component specifications and other packaging related documentation such as pallet patterns

Required Skills / Experience / Competencies

• Bachelor’s in packaging engineering, packaging science, or other relevant engineering disciplines
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of packaging development experience
• Understanding and experience in primary, secondary, & tertiary packaging development & qualification (product compatibility, shelf-stability, & distribution testing)

Job Requirements

• Permanent – full time job
• No relocation eligibility

Benefits & Culture

SC Johnson is committed to providing a Great Place to Work for all its employees. Along with a competitive base salary, here are just some of the benefits you receive when joining the SC Johnson Family:

• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Committee that organizes events, lunches, and fun activities
• Family-owned company with a family-oriented culture
• Be part of a company that champions sustainability and environmental protection

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re 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.

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