Global Packaging Validation Engineer & Lab Leader

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Packaging Validation Engineer to drive the global strategy, creation, and deployment of predictive packaging test methods and quality standards across Colgate's product portfolio.

You will directly manage the Piscataway Packaging Lab and guide our worldwide network of facilities, ensuring packaging validation supports global product innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience in packaging development, validation protocols, and laboratory test method execution.
• Experience with laboratory equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), data integrity compliance, and SOPs in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the global strategy, creation, and continuous evolution of test plans and methods to establish centralised rigor, efficiency, and predictive quality across all categories.
• Direct daily operations, capital expenditure budgets, data integrity compliance, and long-term strategic roadmaps for the Piscataway Packaging Lab and the global network.
• Partner with Quality and Safety teams to manage Packaging Materials of Concern, Tech Transfer Program, and environmental compliance for chemical/packaging waste.
• Oversee installation, operation, and performance qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new laboratory equipment and manage digital LIMS and change controls.
• Lead internal laboratory audits, verification procedures, and global training programs to ensure SOP compliance and seamless technology transfer.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Laboratory testing

IQ/OQ/PQ qualification

Data integrity

Regulated environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering, or related field

Tools

IQ/OQ/PQ qualification

Lab equipment qualification

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Packaging Validation Engineer to drive the global strategy, creation, and deployment of predictive packaging test methods and quality standards across Colgate's product portfolio.

You will directly manage the Piscataway Packaging Lab and guide our worldwide network of facilities, ensuring packaging validation supports global product innovation, quality, and regulatory compliance.