Packaging Methods Development Engineer

Kenvue • Jersey City, NJ

70d • $110,500 - $156,000

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Packaging Methods Development Engineer. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in package testing, preferably in the beauty or consumer goods industry.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, design principles, and testing standards (ASTM, ISTA, ISO).
• Proficiency in using advanced laboratory testing equipment (i.e. CT X-Ray scanner, automated torque meters, haptic/sensorial instruments, robotics) and statistical analysis tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sustainable packaging initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in cosmetics and personal care products.

Responsibilities

• Develop accelerated consumer-use test methods to predict package design, safety and performance robustness based on insights on the way consumers use the packages.
• Influence updates to global packaging testing methods as relevant.
• Develop accelerated predictive test methods and simulations that mimic the various stages of stresses primary and secondary packaging systems encounter.
• Identify emerging/advanced testing instruments and devices applicable to unlock scientific discovery and root cause analysis of packaging systems.
• Develop business case justification to integrate advanced testing instruments as part of the packaging testing ecosystem.
• Continue to evolve the relevancy of packaging test methods and instrumentation globally to be consumer-centric.
• Develop and validate test methods for evaluating packaging performance, including mechanical, environmental, and compatibility assessments.
• Analyze packaging failures to identify root causes and recommend design or process improvements.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment to ensure accurate, reliable results.
• Document protocols, procedures, and test reports in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate and partner with lab analysts, packaging development engineers, and the packaging sustainability/innovation team.

Benefits

• Annual base salary for new hires in this position ranges: $110,500.00 - $156,000.00.
• Competitive Benefit Package including Paid Company Holidays, Paid Vacation, Volunteer Time & More!
• Learning & Development Opportunities.
• Kenvuer Impact Networks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees