Global Packaging Engineer — Drive Innovation (Hybrid)

Colgate; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, seeks a Packaging Engineer to drive innovative packaging and processes within the Global Packaging Department. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Marketing, Product Development, Design, and Supply Chain to deliver packaging excellence.

The role emphasizes global standardization, testing, and value engineering, with travel up to 20% and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or a related field.
• 4+ years of packaging experience in consumer products and packaged goods.
• Experience in paperboard, paper, blister pack, thermoforming and distribution packaging.

Responsibilities

• Manage the conceptualization, development and implementation of packaging and processes including: structural design generation, prototype development, technical specifications, mold and machinery qualification, functionality and quality testing, and technology transfer.
• Oversee the design and development of packaging systems and components, ensuring that all specified criteria for ergonomics, aesthetics, consumer acceptance, manufacturing feasibility, sustainability guidelines, and quality are fulfilled from the initial program brief through engineering and commercialization.
• Define global standards for manual toothbrushes and device packaging, machinery, and processes aligned with KPI objectives. Deliver effective and prompt documentation along with the transfer of engineering and manufacturing tech across global Colgate facilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Enterprise Oral Care Marketing, Divisional/Subsidiary Management, packaging partners, Toothbrush and Device Product Development, and Supply Chain functions to ensure all projects achieve defined objectives. Regularly evaluate and report on project performance relative to targets, implementing corrective measures as necessary.
• Convert design concepts and project briefs into accurate prototypes, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Direct cross-functional teams in executing packaging-driven initiatives.
• Develop and spearhead value engineering projects across the product category.
• Justify and secure the funding required for comprehensive packaging testing and deployment.
• Author and deliver technical and commercial summaries for internal distribution.
• Drive competitive advantage by exploring, assessing, and promoting technical breakthroughs, packaging design trends, and innovations. Track new developments from competitors and suppliers, reporting key insights to leadership as appropriate.
• Partner with Global Engineering to Plan, justify, and execute capital expenditure projects focused on packaging machinery and molds.
• Oversee and execute laboratory evaluations, quality control standard workflows, and the design of test methodologies. Collaborate with Divisional teams to identify defects and facilitate swift resolution.
• Partner with Global Toothbrush Division (GTD) Network Operations to support the development and negotiation of local, regional, or global vendor contracts. Assess and align vendor and contractor workflows for active projects.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Packaging experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Material Science or related field

Tools

CAD/CAE

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, seeks a Packaging Engineer to drive innovative packaging and processes within the Global Packaging Department. You will coordinate cross-functional teams across Marketing, Product Development, Design, and Supply Chain to deliver packaging excellence.

The role emphasizes global standardization, testing, and value engineering, with travel up to 20% and a hybrid work model.