Packaging Engineer

Colgate-Palmolive; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision coverage

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join the North America Packaging Organization. The role focuses on development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions across Oral, Personal, Home Care segments.

You will support manufacturing operations, drive cost savings and ensure successful technology transfers. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in packaging development, strong cross-functional communication, and a solid understanding of packaging materials and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Engineering/Technology/Science or related field.
• 1–3 years packaging development or similar engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fundamental understanding of printing and decoration techniques for plastics, labels and paperboard materials.
• Fundamental packaging knowledge of laminate tubes, PET bottles, paperboard folding cartons, and corrugated shippers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with NA Marketing and Design to bring new packaging to market while meeting brand and business requirements.
• Develop packaging designs for new product launches meeting CP requirements for quality, sustainability, brand equity, consumer experience, and manufacturing execution.
• Coordinate technology transfer from packaging to manufacturing operations to ensure packaging systems perform as designed.
• Create cost and savings estimates, tooling and package qualification plans, transfer documentation and BOMs; develop component codes and manufacturing specs.
• Coordinate line trials and on-site attendance to ensure packaging production timing and quality.
• Meet timeline commitments including project planning, supplier selection, and capital expenditure estimates; manage packaging information flow and risks.
• Interface with Innovation teams to identify and bring new packaging solutions to life with cross-functional teams.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive implementation with collaborators.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Printing & decoration basics

Packaging knowledge (laminate tubes, -

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering/Technology/Science

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

CapePack

TopS

Job description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Travel Required?: Travel - up to 10% of time

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#177124 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate-Palmolive, a leader in Oral, Personal and Home Care, is looking for an engaged candidate to fill our Packaging Engineer role. As part of the CP North America Division Packaging Organization, you will be supporting the NA pillars of Oral Care, Personal Care, and Home Care. You will be responsible for the development and implementation of innovative packaging solutions, working collaboratively with the Global and Marketing Divisions, Supply Chain, and Procurement teams. You will also have broad responsibilities in supporting our Manufacturing Operations to drive quality improvements, production efficiencies and cost savings projects. Additionally, you will play a critical role for the technical transfer of projects from Packaging to Operations.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with North America (NA) Marketing and Design to bring innovative new products and packaging to the market, meeting brand and business requirements.

Develop packaging designs for new product launches. You will ensure that all solutions meet the CP requirements for Quality, Sustainability, brand equity, consumer experience, and manufacturing execution.

Responsible for Technology Transfer from Package Engineering to Manufacturing Operations to ensure new packaging systems perform as designed and meet operational targets.

Create cost and savings estimates, tooling and package qualification plans, technology transfer documentation and final package component specifications. You will also create component codes, Bills of Materials (BOMs), Manufacturing Specifications, and develop specific case/cube design information.

Coordination of line trials to ensure package performance for each manufacturing site (internal and external). On-site attendance of component and manufacturing start-ups (as needed) to ensure proper execution of component and finished goods production timing and quality.

Responsible for meeting timeline commitments, including project planning steps, supplier selection, capital expenditure estimates, and technology transfer associated with projects. Manage flow of packaging related information, and communicate project progress, actual costs, and any associated risks.

Interface with the Innovation teams to identify new and innovative packaging solutions, and work with other cross-functional teams to bring them to life through meticulous planning, design execution, and rigorous testing.

Help identify or execute cost saving opportunities in your area of responsibility, and work towards implementation together with multiple cross-functional collaborators.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Package Engineering/Technology/Science or related field.

1 - 3 years Package Development or similar Engineering experience.

Strong written and verbal communication, as well as interpersonal skills are a must.

Fundamental understanding of printing and decoration techniques for plastics, labels, and paperboard materials.

Fundamental packaging knowledge of laminate tubes, PET bottles, paperboard folding cartons, and corrugated shippers.

Preferred Qualifications

Product design and development experience in the CPG field is a plus.

Product testing, data collection, data analysis and assessing pass / fail criteria to determine final product approval.

Knowledge of packaging materials and conversion processes, such as injection and extrusion blow molding, injection molding, and exposure to final product filling and assembly are a plus.

Experience using Google Suite applications, SAP or other ERP software and/or similar computer software and systems.

Experience with CapePack or Tops software for case/cube development.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $76,800.00 - $107,500.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.

Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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