Packaging Engineer

The Honest Company • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $85,000 - $103,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Packaging Engineer II supports the development of packaging in the All Purpose Wipes, Diapers, and Baby Personal Care categories. You will execute packaging innovation projects, maintain rigorous testing processes, and support programs that enhance retail presence and shelf performance for a mission-driven brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, or equivalent.
• 2-4 years of CPG packaging development (diapers, personal care, or food experience preferred).
• Proficiency in TOPS/CAPE (pallet software).
• Knowledge of manufacturing, QA (CQV processes), and Engineering drawings.
• Experience using statistical software (Minitab, JMP) to interpret data.
• Understanding of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), sustainable packaging levers, and retailer-specific requirements (Amazon/Walmart/Target).
• Proficiency in Google Suite + Gemini; experience with JD Edwards and Veeva preferred.

Nice To Haves

• A Strategic Influencer: You translate complex industry trends into competitive advantages.
• A Master of Velocity: You excel at project management in high-complexity environments and thrive in fast-paced product cycles.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end packaging development and coordinate with vendor partners to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Engineer superior primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions, including testing protocols to validate functionality, durability, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure all packaging meets the specific retail requirements for major partners including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
• Optimize packaging for manufacturability, lead-time targets, and cost-of-goods (COGS).
• Drive significant bottom-line impact by leading value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives; identify and implement material optimization strategies in close collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams without compromising quality or shelf impact.
• Support cross-functional initiatives across R&D, Brand, Sales, Retail, and Operations to ensure full launch-readiness.
• Partner with suppliers and professional organizations to push the limitations of sustainable packaging and integrate ESG goals into the packaging roadmap.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for materials including Paper/Pulp, Corrugate, and Flexible/Rigid Plastics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: top-tier health, dental, and vision plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Wellness & Fitness: monthly fitness reimbursement and onsite gym (Playa Vista office)
• Work-Life Balance: generous and flexible vacation policy
• Family-Friendly Leave: generous maternity and paternity leave
• Ownership & Equity: equity granted to every full-time employee
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level