Senior Engineer/Manager- Packaging Innovation
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Not listed
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field
- 6+ years experience in Packaging and consumer goods, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical industry with some focus on development.
- Experience in connecting technology possibilities with consumer insights in a way to illuminate new package design opportunities
- Experience with improvising and converting a new package design idea into a workable prototype which allows potential internal customers to understand and evaluate the value of the innovation
Nice to have
- Masters Degree in Packaging Engineering, or a related Engineering field.
- Builds and leverages internal and external partnerships to generate new ideas and quickly identify and develop new packaging solutions
- Demonstrates and encourages creativity and flexibility by thinking beyond current practices
- Experience developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies: Printing, Cartons, Films and Laminates, Rigid containers and corrugate systems.
- Exposure to FEA( Finite Elements Analysis) simulation.
Full description
Summary
The Senior Packaging Engineer in Packaging Innovation develops new & advanced packaging concepts to support the innovation pipeline. The position is part of the Global Packaging Innovation R&I group within Colgate-Palmolive's Global Packaging function.
This Senior Packaging Engineer role focuses on identifying and expanding the opportunities for packaging to deliver superior end-to-end, people-centered experiences as a springboard for growth and profitability. Keys to success are leveraging existing and emerging consumer packaging trends, technologies, and methodologies. The role is cross-functional, working very closely with Marketing, Product Development, Design, Supply Chain and other packaging engineers on the Divisional & Global Category Packaging teams to deliver results. This role will be working with 3D CAD + 3D printing, packaging molding and developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies: Printing, Cartons, Films and Laminates, rigid containers and corrugate systems and more. . Additionally, the role will cultivate external partnerships with new and existing packaging suppliers to deliver new packaging.
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for creating and managing cross-category package development programs, new innovations, and sustainability initiatives.
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Create and manage the development of new & advanced packaging concepts.
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Scout externally sourced Packaging innovation ideas from current and new suppliers, keeping a keen eye on fledgling companies. Engage and partner with Global Procurement.
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Partner very closely with Marketing and Consumer Insights to identify opportunities to explore new Packaging concepts.
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Contribute meaningfully in the Design stage of New Product Development, focusing primarily on Consumer needs, then later serve as the primary engineer responsible for solving technical challenges.
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Recognize the value of ergonomics in Packaging design and in-use experience and keep at the center of development.
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Understand rapid prototyping to drive fast ‘test-and-learn.’ Embrace iterative development and be comfortable with learning from failure.
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Have a solid understanding of the technical elements of Packaging, but not be bound by the current state of the industry.
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Understand the financial components of Packaging and Colgate-Palmolive’s cost structure to guide development. Generate and present valid Total Delivered Cost information on package/process and other pertinent financial information