Senior Packaging Engineer – Development & E‑Commerce

SC Johnson; Racine (WI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work option

Relocation support

Job summary

SC Johnson in Racine, WI is seeking a Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer to drive the development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new products and line extensions. You will support launches, sustainability goals, and supply chain efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams across NA regions.

This role reports to an RD&E Manager and offers remote work options and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, packaging science, or a related engineering discipline with at least 4 years of product or packaging development experience; or an advanced degree in a related field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end packaging development for projects across the North America Region including primary, secondary, and e-commerce packaging.
• Create robust specifications for packaging components, finished goods, and pallet factors, along with accurate BOM setup.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to establish project timelines, lead technical discussions, influence technical decisions, own packaging deliverables and milestones, and develop and execute technical risk mitigation plans.
• Focus on growth, business continuity, sustainability, and cost-saving projects, following the established technical processes and procedures.
• Complete all technical deliverables accurately and on time.
• Complete package performance, compatibility, and distribution testing in support of packaging component changes or new formulations.
• Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform laboratory tests and line trials, and document results in technical reports and ELNs.
• Lead cross-functional investigations of complex or cross-functional packaging-related issues, using technical expertise and data-driven judgment to take ownership of corrective actions, execute mitigation plans, and drive resolution while protecting production schedules and product quality.
• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify critical product and process design factors that contribute to successful product design and project implementation.
• Lead or actively participate in defined process improvement workstreams to strengthen packaging development processes, standardize technical practices, and improve efficiency and execution across projects.
• Actively contribute to the Packaging Community of Practice by sharing technical learnings and supporting the adoption of packaging best practices.

Skills

Packaging development

Cross-functional collaboration

E-commerce packaging

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in packaging engineering, packaging science, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

PLM

Microsoft Office

CAPE

Graphics approval software

Job description

SC Johnson in Racine, WI is seeking a Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer to drive the development, testing, and implementation of packaging solutions for new products and line extensions. You will support launches, sustainability goals, and supply chain efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams across NA regions.

This role reports to an RD&E Manager and offers remote work options and relocation support.