Global Packaging Engineer — Hybrid, 25% Travel

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

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Packaging Engineer within the Global Packaging Department in Piscataway, NJ. The role focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and implementing packaging and processes for Oral Care, coordinating with Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain to ensure global standards and successful tech transfers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field and 4+ years of packaging experience in consumer goods, with travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field required.
• 4+ years of packaging experience in consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Manage conceptualization, development and implementation of packaging and processes, including specifications and tech transfer.
• Oversee design and development of packaging systems ensuring ergonomics, aesthetics, manufacturing feasibility and sustainability.
• Define global standards for manual toothbrushes and device packaging, machinery and processes.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Oral Care Marketing, Product Development and Supply Chain to ensure project objectives are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Material Science or related field

Tools

CAD/CAE programs

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Packaging Engineer within the Global Packaging Department in Piscataway, NJ. The role focuses on conceptualizing, developing, and implementing packaging and processes for Oral Care, coordinating with Marketing, Product Development, and Supply Chain to ensure global standards and successful tech transfers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field and 4+ years of packaging experience in consumer goods, with travel up to 20%