Packaging Development Engineer (Associate) – Hybrid Role

Benefit Cosmetics; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Benefit Cosmetics in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Package Development Engineer to design and maintain packaging components for promotional, holiday, and sampling programs, including boards, tins, and plastics. You will ensure on-time launches and quality across primary and secondary packaging.

You will collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing, prepare mock-ups, review drawings, and help develop specification sheets while coordinating with Planning to meet milestones; hybrid work with

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, Prêt‑à‑portererboard 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 components for projects.
• Collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing teams on packaging design aspects.
• Request mock-ups and obtain internal approvals as necessary.
• 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.
• Review and approve models/mock‑ups and technical drawings prior to mass production.
• Develop specification sheets for all components and ensure on-time execution with Planning.

Skills

Packaging Engineering

Secondary packaging components

Manufacturing processes

Drawdowns / mock-ups

Project timeline management

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Benefit Cosmetics in San Francisco is seeking an Associate Package Development Engineer to design and maintain packaging components for promotional, holiday, and sampling programs, including boards, tins, and plastics. You will ensure on-time launches and quality across primary and secondary packaging.

You will collaborate with Art and Promo Marketing, prepare mock-ups, review drawings, and help develop specification sheets while coordinating with Planning to meet milestones; hybrid work with