Supplier Excellence Engineer

Kenvue•Summit, NJ

6d•$90,100 - $127,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a Supplier Excellence 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 Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or equivalent specialization.
4+ years of experience in Plastics Molding Supplier Quality Management or related field
Expertise in scientific plastics molding (injection, EBM, ISBM, thermoforming), glass forming and process control
Expertise in conducting molding DOE and troubleshooting
Strong knowledge of packaging quality standards
Knowledge of root cause analysis to address plastic molding issues
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

Nice To Haves

Experience in the personal care industry preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, ESG) to drive supplier executional excellence
Partner with Procurement, Quality, and ESG to establish and enhance packaging supplier technical assessment
Develop and implement supplier performance metrics and scorecards based on the needs of Packaging, Procurement, Quality and ESG partners
Conduct and manage supplier audits and technical assessments to identify core technical capabilities and expertise in part design, material selection, mold design, mold qualification, decoration techniques and best practice in part molding quality as well as areas for improvement
Coordinate and manage external resources to conduct technical assessments
Ability to provide supplier selection recommendations for the procurement and supplier quality teams based on supplier’s technical expertise in specific material and molding category of a certain type of packaging
Co-lead with Procurement in establishing Packaging Supplier Joint Business Planning and sourcing strategies to partner with suppliers across different tiers (i.e. packaging components, material, technology, molds, etc.) to co-develop/tap into innovation based on supplier’s expertise
Unlock value and drive agility partnering with packaging suppliers and external labs to establish Supplier Package Testing certification program, enabling our supplier base to conduct package testing for Kenvue
Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional/global packaging suppliers ensuring strategic partnerships, regular performance evaluations and develop continuous improvement plans
In partnership with Procurement, co-lead supplier selection, qualification, and onboarding processes to ensure the availability of high quality, cost-effective packaging materials and services
In partnership with Supplier Quality, drive supplier performance metrics, conduct regular supplier assessments, and implement corrective action plans as necessary to maintain high standards of quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices