Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer - R&D Cross Category for North America (Finance)

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers - such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future - for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer, is responsible for contributing to the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products. This role will work on qualifying new products/packages, line extensions, and leading technical tasks related to different business needs driven by organizational and market requirements. This position reports to a Manager, R&D.

In this role, you will participate on cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives are present, applicable, and robust.

All qualified candidates are welcome to apply, a preferred candidate has been identified.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end packaging development of projects for the North America Region including primary, secondary, and ecommerce packaging
• Create robust specifications for packaging components, finished goods, and pallet factors, along with accurate BOM (Bill of Materials) setup
• Collaborate with project managers and cross functional teams to build project timeline, deliver key milestones, provide input on technical risks and mitigation plans, and participate in project meetings accordingly
• Focus on business continuity, sustainability, cost savings and growth projects following the technical processes and procedures in place
• Responsible for completing all technical deliverables properly and on-time
• Complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes
• Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests, and document results in technical reports and ELN's (Electric Lab Notebooks)
• Provide technical expertise and critical thinking skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality
• Apply root cause analysis and problem-solving skills to identify critical product & process design factors that contribute to successful product design and project implementation
• Participate in the Packaging Community of Practice

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 2+ years of product/packaging development experience, OR an Advanced degree in lieu of experience
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of PLM and BOM setup
• 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 in sustainable packaging options for primary and secondary packaging
• Proactive, result driven and initiative-taker
• Strong team player
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation, including effective storytelling to the non-technical individual
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans
• Strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations
• Knowledge of Ecommerce Packaging Design and Qualification
• Knowledge of US DOT Regulations related to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods
• Knowledge of Special Packs and the Warehouse Club Class of Trade
• Should possess hands-on experience with AI tools, including Microsoft Copilot, to effectively enhance productivity and streamline workflows
• Experience with any of the following support systems such as PLM (Product Lifecycle Management), Microsoft Office Suite, CAPE, Winshuttle and WebCenter.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position is located at our Sam's campus location in Mt. Pleasant
• Full Time, Mon thru Fri business hours
• Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees
• 0-5% travel
• Ability to lift 10 - 40 pounds
• This position is not eligible for relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We're a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We're committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion .

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.