Sr. Packaging Engineer

Colgate•Piscataway, NJ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Packaging Engineer - Global Oral Care develops and manages packaging initiatives on a global scale to drive People Centric Innovation, Perceivable Superiority, Cost Efficiency & Sustainability, as well as supporting the Divisional Packaging teams. The position is part of the Global Oral Care Packaging group within Colgate-Palmolive's Global Packaging function. This Senior Packaging Engineer role focuses on Global Packaging Technology development, qualification and implementation. In addition, the role serves as an Oral Care Packaging subject matter expert to support the divisional/regional packaging teams with aligned testing plans, technical support and cross divisional coordination. The role is cross-functional, working very closely with the Enterprise Oral Care and Division/Regional Marketing teams, Product Development, Design, Supply Chain and the Divisional/Regional Category Packaging teams to deliver results. This role directly supports the Sr. Director Global Oral Care Packaging, and supports the broader Oral Care packaging teams.

Requirements

Bachelors in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years experience in consumer goods, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical industry
5+ years experience in Packaging, with a focus on development
Experience developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies (e.g. Printing, Cartons, Films and Laminates, Rigid containers and corrugate systems)

Nice To Haves

MBA or Masters Degree in Packaging, Industrial Design, Engineering or a related field
Ability to understand technical complexities and negotiate with Product Development and Quality to take a risk based approach to packaging development and implementation
Builds and leverages internal and external partnerships to generate new ideas and quickly identify and develop new packaging solutions
Able to present technology in a clear manner to technical and non technical audiences

Responsibilities

Responsible for creating and managing Global Oral Care package development programs, new innovations, and sustainability initiatives.
Package Global Process & Qualification standardization
Manage the development of new Global H1 and H2 packaging concepts
Partner very closely with Global Marketing and Consumer Insights to identify opportunities to explore new Packaging concepts.
Contribute meaningfully in the Design stage of New Product Development, focusing primarily on Consumer needs and elevating UX
Responsible for solving technical challenges in which solutions can be standardized globally.
Recognize the value of ergonomics in Packaging design and in-use experience and keep at the center of development.
Have a solid understanding of the technical elements of Packaging, but not be bound by the current state of the industry.
Understand the financial components of Packaging and Colgate-Palmolive’s cost structure to guide development.
Generate and present valid Total Delivered Cost information on package/process and other pertinent financial information
Independently and proactively manage timelines to ensure fastest possible project timing.
Identify and provide rationale for funds needed to successfully deliver project goals and operate within project budgets
Network with packaging material suppliers and raise awareness to new innovation solutions globally
Develop packaging solutions that elevate in-line quality as well as at home experience (in turn reducing complaints)

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic life insurance
paid parental leave
disability coverage
participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days
13 paid holidays
Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws.