Colgate-Palmolive · 20 hours ago
Packaging Engineer
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$77K/yr - $108K/yr
2+ years expColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company specializing in various care products. They are seeking a Packaging Engineer to support the development and implementation of packaging projects primarily for the Global Skin Health Category.
BeautyConsumer GoodsHealthcareWellnessHealth CarePersonal Care and Hygiene
Responsibilities
Support the conceptualization, design, development, engineering, and implementation of packaging projects for new packages, new processes, cost savings, and sustainability programs, often with agile and fast-paced project timelines
Manage comprehensive package testing procedures using onsite laboratory facilities, overseeing the entire lifecycle from planning and protocol development to execution, data analysis, and final report generation
Ensure all testing activities adhere to established quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal specifications
Coordinate packaging line trials and attend component and manufacturing startups as needed to ensure accurate execution of design, function, and manufacturability
Complete essential project documentation, including package qualification plans, technology transfer documentation, final package component specifications, Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Specifications, and case/cube information
Prepare written and verbal technical summaries of packaging programs to clearly communicate technology benefits, business impact, timeline, costs, and risk to stakeholders
Serve as the primary technical conduit for the internal creative/design team, providing and collecting all necessary parameters (e.g., dieline dimensions, color profiles, material specifications, and regulatory text) essential for developing production-ready artwork
Partner with contract manufacturers and manufacturing facilities to ensure packaging equipment/material system specifications, functionality, and design are appropriate for use
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering, material science, mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related field
2+ years experience in a packaging role
Experience in the conceptualization, design, development, engineering, or implementation of packaging projects
Preferred
Master's degree in packaging engineering, material science, mechanical or chemical engineering, or a related field
Previous Lab Experience
Basic knowledge of various packaging formats (airless pumps, atmospheric pumps, tubes, sticks, jars, bottles, droppers)
Experience in artwork process, color matching, and package testing
Strong communication and leadership skills in working with teams, project partners, and external third parties
Previous Work Study program (internship/co-op) focused on packaging engineering or packaging development
Proficiency with Google Suite (Slides, Docs, Gmail, etc.)
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
Company
Colgate-Palmolive
Make More Smiles.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.15MKey Investors
SMILE HealthThird PointVontobel
2023-08-08Non Equity Assistance
2022-10-18Post Ipo Equity
2021-03-16Post Ipo Equity· $15.15M
Leadership Team
Prabha Narasimhan
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Stephan Habif
Chief Technology Officer
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