Senior Packaging Engineer

Dermalogica•Carson, CA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Engineer supports Dermalogica’s growth through work across new product development, product maintenance, cost savings, and sustainability. The role partners with management and cross-functional teams to support successful project launches and directs communication with packaging suppliers and contract manufacturers to verify quality, accuracy, and design across product brands. The position supports Dermalogica’s prestige-brand image and requires close attention to detail throughout development and commercialization, including maintaining packaging specifications, bills of materials, drawings, and other essential documentation. Based at the corporate headquarters in Carson, California, the role follows applicable hybrid-work guidelines, with three days in the office. The position offers a base salary of $110,000–$125,000 and eligibility to participate in the company bonus plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering from a recognized packaging program is preferred.
5–10 years of experience in a Packaging Engineering role, preferably within consumer packaged goods (CPG) or skincare/beauty.
Deep understanding of packaging materials and project management, including having independently led large-scale projects.
Knowledge of or experience with extrusion blow molding, injection molding, dispensing systems, and decoration techniques for primary and secondary skincare/beauty packaging.
Knowledge of secondary packaging, including folding cartons, enclosures, set boxes, and corrugated packaging.
Strong attention to detail and sense of urgency to support organized, accurate, and effective project launches.
Strong work ethic and excellent time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with all organizational levels and suppliers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering from a recognized packaging program.
Packaging Engineering experience in consumer packaged goods or skincare/beauty.

Responsibilities

Drive innovative designs and materials for primary and secondary packaging components, supporting industry-leading packaging and sustainability.
Manage project timelines, tasks, and costs to support on-time, on-cost new product launches.
Manage component specification development, bill of materials (BOM) creation, and document retention for packaging materials across Dermalogica systems.
Define specifications, defect ranges, and design criteria to optimize process flow from component manufacture through filling and assembly.
Compile samples, quotes, and specifications for internal testing of primary and secondary packaging components.
Investigate and lead packaging-material sustainability efforts across business segments.
Liaise with contract manufacturers to optimize packaging for the production environment.
Coordinate with management, cross-functional teams, packaging suppliers, and contract manufacturers to support project launches and verify packaging quality, accuracy, and design.
Maintain packaging documentation, including specifications, bills of materials, and drawings.