Cosmetic Packaging Engineer — Innovative, Sustainable

Solésence, Inc.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Solésence, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Bolingbrook, IL to design and develop primary and secondary packaging for cosmetic products.

You will collaborate with Product Development and Marketing to translate brand and formula requirements into robust packaging solutions. Responsibilities include leading feasibility assessments, coordinating from concept to commercialization, and conducting extensive packaging testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop primary and secondary packaging components such as bottles, jars, tubes, pumps, caps, droppers, compacts, cartons, and labels for cosmetic products
• Collaborate with Product Development and Marketing to translate brand, consumer, and formula requirements into technically sound packaging solutions
• Lead packaging feasibility assessments, specifications, and timelines from concept through commercialization
• Conduct and oversee packaging testing including compatibility, stability, transport, drop, compression, leakage, and line trials
• Support qualification and onboarding of new packaging materials, components, and suppliers
• Identify and implement cost-saving, sustainability, and performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure packaging designs comply with applicable regulatory, sustainability, and quality standards (e.g., FDA, ISO, ASTM, sustainability guidelines)
• Develop and maintain packaging specifications, drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation
• Provide technical support during manufacturing scale-up, validation, and production launch
• Troubleshoot packaging-related issues in manufacturing, filling, and distribution

Job description

Solésence, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer in Bolingbrook, IL to design and develop primary and secondary packaging for cosmetic products.

You will collaborate with Product Development and Marketing to translate brand and formula requirements into robust packaging solutions. Responsibilities include leading feasibility assessments, coordinating from concept to commercialization, and conducting extensive packaging testing.