Package Development Engineer — Hybrid, Cosmetic Packaging

benefit; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 47,692 - 59,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Benefit is seeking an Associate Package Development Engineer to design and validate packaging for promotional and sampling programs. You will spec and source materials, collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing, and ensure on-time delivery and quality across primary and secondary packaging. Hybrid role with onsite 3x per week at Benefit HQ.

A B.S. in Packaging Engineering and 1+ year of packaging experience are required.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field of study.
• 1+ year of related work experience in the packaging industry, manufacturing or supply chain.
• Knowledge of secondary componentry (unit cartons, paperboard boxes/palettes, labels).
• Knowledge of manufacturing, fill and assembly, production cycles and testing procedures.
• Understanding of technical drawings, drawdowns, mock‑ups and proofing from suppliers.
• Knowledge of package development process and project timeline management.
• Knowledge of product/package integration, material compatibility, and functionality.
• Knowledge of printing processes and color matching.
• Knowledge of packaging material sustainability a plus.
• Experience with cosmetics a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source and develop secondary packaging component from labels, paperboard cartons, set‑up boxes, tins, flexible films, and/or plastic, thermoform trays.
• Source sampling components from sachets, to individual thermoform packs and plastic packaging components as per product needs.
• Collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing teams on packaging design aspects.
• Request for mock‑ups, color drawdowns from suppliers and obtain internal approval as necessary.
• Route final artwork to supplier and ensure approval of digital and final printed color proofs are approved internally.
• Review and approve models/mock‑ups and technical drawings prior to mass production.
• Approve color and defect rangeboards of component parts.
• Ensure packaging components have undergone and passed package/product compatibility and package integrity and ship testing.
• Develop specification sheets for all components for each project.
• Collaborate with the Planning project management team to develop packaging timelines to ensure on time execution of projects.
• Conduct fill/packaging trial runs at contract manufacturers.
• Lead status update meetings and project manage deliverables, serving as liaison between Marketing, Art/Creative, R&D, Purchasing, and the manufacturer on all aspects of development and/or redevelopment, ensuring key milestones are met for launch.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Project management

Color matching

Print processes

Material knowledge

Cosmetics experience

Education

B.S. in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Benefit is seeking an Associate Package Development Engineer to design and validate packaging for promotional and sampling programs. You will spec and source materials, collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing, and ensure on-time delivery and quality across primary and secondary packaging. Hybrid role with onsite 3x per week at Benefit HQ.

A B.S. in Packaging Engineering and 1+ year of packaging experience are required.