Packaging Engineer - End-to-End Beauty Packaging

Kitsch; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitsch, a certified female and minority-owned global beauty brand, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to own packaging from concept to production and to lead a Junior Packaging Engineer. You’ll collaborate with Packaging Design, Product Development, and Regulatory.

Based in Los Angeles, this full-time role requires 3–6 years of hands-on packaging experience, a relevant degree, and strong CAD skills. The position includes travel up to once a year and a base salary range of $95,000 to $125,000,

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of hands-on packaging engineering in beauty, personal care, or CPG.
• Bachelor’s in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related, or equal experience.
• Primary packaging for liquids and creams: bottles, tubes, jars, pumps, sprayers, closures.
• CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and clear specs.
• Testing with ISTA and ASTM methods.
• Direct work with overseas suppliers.
• Keeps projects current in Asana or similar.
• Clear written English.

Responsibilities

• Write the specs and drawings our suppliers build from.
• Run the test plan for every package before it goes to PO.
• Manage suppliers in Asia, Latin America, and the U.S., including first-article checks and line trials.
• Fix the root cause of packaging complaints to protect our 4.5-star standard.
• Own your project timelines and flag risks early.
• Make sure every package meets retailer and California rules.
• Lower cost without hurting how a package looks, feels, or works.

Skills

Clear written English

Direct overseas suppliers

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s in Packaging, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related, or equal experience

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

ISTA testing

ASTM testing

Asana

Job description

Kitsch, a certified female and minority-owned global beauty brand, is seeking a Packaging Engineer to own packaging from concept to production and to lead a Junior Packaging Engineer. You’ll collaborate with Packaging Design, Product Development, and Regulatory.

Based in Los Angeles, this full-time role requires 3–6 years of hands-on packaging experience, a relevant degree, and strong CAD skills. The position includes travel up to once a year and a base salary range of $95,000 to $125,000,