Package Development Engineer
About The Position
As part of Americas Research Laboratories reporting to the Group Leader, you will provide packaging support for mass market beauty care products, creating growth by developing innovative consumer preferred packages and products. You will lead the conceptualization, initiation, development, and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including design generation, prototype development, functionality and quality testing, technical specifications, mold and machinery qualifications, and technology transfer. At Kao, we offer amazing benefits that are available to you on your first day of employment (healthcare, 401(k) plus company match), 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick) and a reasonable salary range of $70,000 - $85,000. We also offer a hybrid work schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Plastics or Packaging Engineering Science.
- 1+ years of experience
- Domestic and international travel required on an as-needed basis to events, conferences, manufacturers, and other office locations.
Responsibilities
- Conduct core research to explore, investigate, and pursue initiatives that are in line with the long-term goals of R&D and the Consumer Care Business Unit to create unique user experiences, improve package functionality, and achieve sustainability goals.
- Identify and develop package systems and component conceptualization by working with cross-functional teams to provide package solutions based on consumer usage, cost requirements, formula attributes, and meeting the needs of the package structure brief. This includes meeting defined needs for ergonomics and equity aesthetics.
- Manage the concept by taking the project from idea to prototype, including consumer acceptance. Conduct and complete design engineering encompassing technical design review, failure mode & effects analysis, and the development and completion of all test plans. Effectively utilize the Package Development Laboratory to coordinate and execute lab evaluations, quality control procedures and standards to support the effective design, validation, and implementation of new packages and packaging technology.
- Implement the package by managing all tooling construction and qualification. Making any necessary adjustments based on results of production trials. Making sure defined needs of manufacturing capabilities and quality are met. Write the final specifications for production.
- Prepare and present business and technical information in a way that's accessible to both technical and non-technical groups.
Benefits
- A friendly and flexible work environment with great compensation packages, benefits package, ongoing development and the opportunity to enhance your skills and deliver tangible results.
- At Kao your voice will be heard. Your opinion really counts. We believe that change comes from taking opportunities into your own hands, so we value and reward thinking and new ideas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
