Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day,Babyganics andEcover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.
The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 106,000.00 USD - 140,000.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value. This team member will be based at SC Johnson Lifestyles Business Unit headquarters and report to the Sr. Director of R & D. This role will be responsible for contributing the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products on global brands. This role will develop new products/packages, line extensions, and lead technology advancements which expand the organizational and market needs for the assigned portion of our business. This role receives overall project objectives from the project leader and works independently to accomplish technical results.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is an office-based role in San Francisco, CA. 1 day remote.
This role is not eligible for relocation.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Identify and apply new and existing packaging technologies towards the development of innovative new products and the enhancement of existing products

Research and evaluate materials and components for the development of cost-effective, high-quality packaging solutions that consumers find appealing, easy to use, and compelling to allow S.C. Johnson to "win at store shelves" around the globe

Provide strong technical leadership within a cross-functional team to drive the design and development of innovative new products or optimization of existing packages

Design, coordinate, and complete performance and compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes

Execute domestic and global packaging development projects by creating and following effective and efficient project timelines and related success criteria to realize on-time project completion dates

Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Marketing Research, and Product Supply) to successfully identify, develop, and launch new products in an accelerated manner

Lead evaluation of technical performance and stability of combined package and formula systems, collaborating closely with formulators and processing engineers throughout development

Generate robust packaging component specifications, finished good product specifications, and bills of materials as part of technical validation process

Provide technical expertise and problem-solving skills to evaluate and correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules and product quality

Write and review lab test procedures, scale-up protocols, and specifications needed to support product development activities

Stay in the forefront of packaging innovations and trends by sharing back with project teams and more broadly within the division so that new technologies can be leveraged in new products and new product packaging

Utilize expertise to contribute to the successful commercialization of new ideas driving consumer and corporate value

Utilize available external resources (patent literature, suppliers, etc.) to identify and recommend applicable new technologies

May guide, train, or coach other junior professionals by using advanced scientific methods on quality processes and robust product specifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Bachelor's degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.)

5+ years of product/packaging development experience, or master's degree with at least 3+ years relevant work experience

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:
Working knowledge of Design of Experiments

In-depth 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 storytelling 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

Strong technical 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

Project Management experience, including the support systems (e.g. SAP Product Lifecycle Management, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PWA)

Inclusion & Diversity
We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.
Sure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.
Better Together
At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.
Accommodation Requests
If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law posterfor more information.

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