Engineer - Product Maintenance-Aerofil R&D

kdc/one•Sullivan, MO

About The Position

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec. In addition, KDC has 10 operating facilities located throughout North America. Altogether, the company employs nearly 4,800 talented and dedicated employees in North America. Position Summary: Lead and coordinate all product modification activities and the introduction of new product variations. This includes managing and validating changes in packaging configurations, artwork development, fragrance options, and alternative raw materials to ensure product feasibility, quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with customer and regulatory requirements. The role ensures seamless cross functional collaboration, timely execution of product updates, and consistent alignment with customer expectations and internal operational standards.

Requirements

Engineering degree or technical career
Some Packaging Engineering experience in the Aerosol, Liquid or other related packaging Industry space.
2–3 years in product development.
Experience coordinating product modifications and new product variations
Experience collaborating with customers on product design and technical requirements
Experience managing feasibility, costing, and technical evaluations (FCR process)
Experience creating and managing project timelines using MS Project
Experience coordinating production trials and lab testing activities
Experience preparing and maintaining SAP master data

Responsibilities

Management of the modification as per the internal procedure in place of the existing products (called internally Simple Product Modification - SPM and Complex Product Modification - CPM) based on the Customer requirements (new version, change of the current product, new product) or internal requirements (i.e.: Alternative source, business contingency plan, alternative materials and components)
Management of the Technical documentation as per the internal procedure (AEROFIL) in place.
Management of the specific documents required by the Customer
Customer interface during the assigned product modifications
Coordination of the preparation of the samples required during the product modification
Coordinates the Product Engineering change request, from the product design change till the document issuing, including BOM preparation (where required) in SAP
Ensure product quality in compliance with customer requirements.
Participate in the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001/15).
Report any safety or environmental anomalies to management.
When apply Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Create or track timelines in MS Project for new projects.
Coordinate with Sales for FCR approvals (FCR).
Create projects in PPMS.
Follow-up on Business Opinions (BO Lite, sales team).
Coordinate internal CAPEX activities for new product preparation if needed.
Coordinate production runs (Line Trials, FAT, SAT, VAT, TSRP).
Coordinate and develop lab tests.
Coordinate SAP preparation for new sub-assemblies and finished goods.
Follow-up part number generation and cost process for new items (raw materials, fragrances, components)
Costing of sub-assemblies and finished products.
Coordinate Phase in – Phase out Process