Hybrid Packaging Engineer: Innovation & Sustainability

Prelude Growth; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus program

Flexible hybrid work environment

Inclusive culture that values diverse视

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for body, lip, and hair products. You will work with Global Product Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and QA to ensure on-brand, functional, and sustainable packaging.

Responsibilities include developing scalable packaging solutions, coordinating testing and documentation, and supporting transfers between suppliers or sites. Requires a packaging-related degree and 2–5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in packaging engineering, package development, packaging testing, quality, or a related technical packaging function.
• Foundational knowledge of packaging materials, components, testing methodologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience evaluating packaging testing, interpreting technical specifications and drawings, and documenting technical results.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and analytical skills, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against timelines.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and with external suppliers and manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Own packaging development from feasibility through commercialization with ownership based on experience.
• Collaborate with the packaging design team to form feasible innovative solutions aligned with brand aesthetics and sustainability.
• Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions aligned with brand, operational, cost, and quality objectives.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of packaging-related issues.
• Contribute to risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations to support project decisions.
• Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation for launch readiness.
• Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions as needed.
• Support ESG initiatives within Package Development, including sustainability improvements and data gathering for reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, testing standards, supplier strategies, and cost-savings.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Root-cause analysis

Education

Packaging Engineering / Materials Science degree

Job description

Sol de Janeiro is seeking a Packaging Engineer to lead packaging development for body, lip, and hair products. You will work with Global Product Marketing, Product Development, Manufacturing, and QA to ensure on-brand, functional, and sustainable packaging.

Responsibilities include developing scalable packaging solutions, coordinating testing and documentation, and supporting transfers between suppliers or sites. Requires a packaging-related degree and 2–5 years of experience.