Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands•San Francisco, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lifestyle Brands (LSB) is a collection of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella, including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics®, and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with operations in Chicago and Europe, LSB employs 650 people focused on transformative growth and positive impact for people and the planet. LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company founded in 1886, known for household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control, and shoe care products. The Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer, based in San Francisco and reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, is crucial in developing next-generation packaging for consumer brands. This role involves bringing ideas from concept to reality, developing new packaging, supporting line extensions, and driving technical innovation for product freshness, functionality, and sustainability. The position requires collaboration across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve challenges and deliver appealing packaging globally. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy hands-on development, creative problem-solving, and making an impact in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for innovation and technical growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)
3+ years packaging engineering or product development within a manufacturing setting
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Design of Experiments
Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)
Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation; including effective story-telling to the non-technical individual
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of risk profile and mitigation plans; strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations
Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines; dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility
Knowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use
An understanding of the developing consumer market

Responsibilities

Leverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative packaging solutions and elevate existing products—driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and helping SC Johnson win at the shelf.
Plan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate packaging component changes and ensure long‑term product quality.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Product Supply) to accelerate development and ensure flawless execution of new product launches.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials to support validation and production readiness.
Apply strong technical acumen and analytical problem‑solving to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.
Support commercialization of new packaging ideas by contributing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.