Elida Beauty · 1 day ago
R&D Consultant, Packaging Engineer
Hackensack, NJ
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expElida Beauty is a Global Personal Care Business focused on remixing classic beauty brands for a new generation. The Packaging Engineer will support innovation launches, manage packaging specifications, and coordinate with cross-functional partners to bring product ideas to life from concept to execution.
BeautyBrand MarketingPersonal Health
Responsibilities
Partner with Marketing, Operations, Procurement, Quality and Finance on developing new packaging through external suppliers
Ensuring that projects meet the brand’s needs while meeting cost, quality, design and functional requirements
Manage the creation and upkeep of packaging component specifications in specification system
Develop testing plans for NPDs and execute with third party testing labs and component suppliers
Identify and implement cost savings initiatives
Visit on-site production startups and line trials to qualify new packaging componentry and new fillers
Maintain knowledge of external vendor capabilities
Stay current with new packaging material regulations and industry trends
Troubleshoot issues in production
Support ongoing base business to ensure stock coverage
Other support duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Plastics/Mechanical/Industrial/Chemical Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of proven experience in package engineering & development in consumer products, beauty, or related industry
Experience creating packaging specifications for manufacturing
A technical acumen with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings for components and assemblies
Strong carton board and paper experience
Demonstrated knowledge of various manufacturing processes including extrusion blow molding, ISBM, injection molding, printing and filling
Knowledge of various CPG packaging materials and their physical and chemical properties
Ability to partner effectively across a diverse set of business partners and customers to deliver key results in a timely manner
Entrepreneurial; Business owner mentality, willing to be hands-on and contribute as one team
Ability to tackle complex problems through critical thinking
Excellent communication skills, including spoken and written English
Ability to travel Domestic and International up to 25%
Strong PC skills: MS Office, PowerPoint, CAD software is a plus
Company
Elida Beauty
Elida Beauty gives brands a makeover personal care and has successfully refreshed brands leading to consumer interest and market growth.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Chris Schell
DC Operations & Logistics Manager
Misti Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief People Officer, North America
Recent News
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