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United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

The Senior Engineer, Packaging will conduct packaging development projects from initiation through manufacture and launch. Projects will consist of modifications of packaging for existing products as well as the packaging for new products. Development of primary/secondary packaging for Commercial & Professional Products including SIOC compliant packaging

The individual will be responsible for meeting timelines, finding solutions to problems, managing expectations, and delivering to those expectations. The individual will have accountability to their packaging projects to assure they meet quality and consumer expectations while maintaining project schedule.

Under limited manager supervision, the individual will also work closely with quality, PMO, procurement, regulatory, engineering, operations, consultants and outside vendors.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities  

Packaging development with various materials: fiberboard, corrugated, plastics, films

Execute basic projects with complete scope from primary through tertiary packaging development

Generation and execution of test plans and reports

Creation and maintaining of timelines

Completion of qualification programs for new package designs and materials

Completion of cost savings initiatives as related to package designs and materials

Travel to vendor and manufacturing locations for support of packaging project activities

Hands-on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project requirements. These activities can occur in warehouses and in packaging laboratory studies

Primary & Secondary package development for Commercial & Professional Product

Development of E-Commerce Compliant Packaging

Education and Experience  

The successful candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in package development.

A preference will be towards candidates that have experience in “consumer goods” packaging areas.

The candidate should have a BS degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering sciences

Skills and Competencies

Ideal experience would include knowledge of the following areas:

Primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launches

Coordination and completion of qualification for new package designs and materials

Development of component specifications

Basic Knowledge across different packaging materials / converting methods:

Corrugated containers

Folding cartons (solid fiberboard)

Plastic bottles

Flexible Packaging

Thermoformed Packaging

Injection Molding

E-Commerce Packaging Requirements

High interpersonal skills clearly showing strong communication interdepartmentally and in cross-corporate environments

A self-motivated and proactive personality with ambitions to “learn and deliver” within a fast paced, “employee empowered” atmosphere

High competency in Microsoft applications and general computer usage.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $91,100 –  $129,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus. 

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.   

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity.  Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. 

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/