Sr. Associate, Development Engineering Packaging

scj; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Johnson is seeking a Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer to lead end-to-end packaging development across North America including primary, secondary, and e‑commerce formats. You will develop robust specifications, partner with cross‑functional teams, and drive risk mitigation and project milestones.

The role focuses on growth, sustainability, and cost reduction, with responsibilities spanning validation, line trials, and packaging‑related investigations to ensure on‑time delivery and product

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 North America including primary, secondary, and e-commerce packaging.
• Create robust specifications for packaging components and BOM setup.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to establish timelines and mitigate risks.
• Focus on growth, sustainability, and cost‑saving initiatives while following technical processes.
• Develop validation plans, perform line trials, and document results in reports and ELNs.
• Lead cross‑functional investigations to resolve packaging issues and protect production schedules.

Skills

Collaboration

Initiative

Packaging e‑commerce design

Effective communication

Packaging development processes

Aerosols & liquids packaging

Sustainability packaging

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering/science

Job description

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide - including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more.

The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer , you will play a key role in the development, testing, and implementation of new and improved packaging solutions. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise to support new product launches, packaging enhancements, and line extensions while ensuring packaging solutions meet business needs and market requirements.

In this role, you will lead packaging-related activities across projects focused on strengthening supply chain resilience, reducing costs, advancing sustainability initiatives, improving manufacturing efficiency, and supporting e-commerce requirements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver innovative, effective, and reliable packaging solutions that align with project objectives and business priorities. You will also provide technical guidance, troubleshoot packaging challenges, and help ensure successful project execution.

This position reports to a Research Development and Engineering (RD&E) Manager and offers the opportunity to contribute to packaging innovation and continuous improvement across the business.

KEY 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 electronic laboratory notebooks (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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

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.

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PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, take initiative, and deliver results.

Experience with e-commerce packaging design, certifications, and qualifications.

Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations, including effective storytelling to the non-technical individual.

Knowledge of product development processes involving various delivery system technologies. (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)

Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g., product/package compatibility, distribution/warehouse testing and manufacturing qualification).

Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines such as aerosols and liquids packaging, dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and/or product/environment compatibility.

Experience applying sustainable packaging principles, inclu