Design Engineering Generalist Manager

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

About the Role:

As the Design Engineering Generalist Manager you are a member of the Ziploc site engineering team. You will lead site engineering projects while providing technical guidance and excellence for the manufacturing site. You will serve as a Ziploc Process/Equipment Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the global films and wraps processing organization, collaborating with various departments.

Contribute to the design activity for bags, wraps, and packaging systems within projects across SCJ-related production locations, supporting project implementation through start-up. You will be responsible for equipment modeling and managing digital site assets such as CAD design file systems, Cybersecurity, design reviews, and design specification management. This role will play a crucial role in developing safe, innovative, and cost-effective capabilities in collaboration with SHE, QA, Lean, Global Engineering, R&D pilot plant and operations to enable new products and process innovations. Continuously seek and develop new solutions within the Ziploc technology space to advance our world class manufacturing process capabilities, including technical partnership with external machine vendors and other COE Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of global bags and wraps processing and equipment technical standards by creating, reviewing and updating them, while supporting the ownership of key document template standards within SCJ's Engineering Work Process.

• Conduct technical audits of system capabilities within SCJ Home Storage plants, and assess MRA’s (Machine Risk Assessment) initiatives

• Lead technical teams during design phases of major projects and support key maintenance/rebuilds as appropriate, and drive technical input to guide business and operational decisions.

• Execute specific projects from feasibility to startup phases.

• Collaborate with R&D and other technical partners on new scale-up process developments.

• Contribute to breakthrough innovation opportunities involving capacity improvement, cost savings, process optimization, productivity, and new process control strategies.

• Learn new business and technical industry trends to understand the broader landscape.

• Assist in creating and developing training packages to coach and develop site manufacturing process technicians and engineers to fostering a learning culture for continuous growth.

Required Experience You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• 5+ years of experience leading continuous processing and/or packaging line designs in a plant factory environment with capital project involvement.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Strong oral and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate and influence.

• Experience supporting project design and delivery with a budget greater than $1 million.

• End to end capital project execution experience.

• Working knowledge of end of line packing systems and specification standards

• Working knowledge of extrusion/film processing/packaging and specification standards.

• Experience in contractor and vendor management.

• Ability to contribute to project scope, cost estimate, and schedule.

• Familiarity with statistical methods for design of experiments or process improvement.

• Strong organizational and planning skills.

• Ability to prioritize and execute simultaneous projects and support activities.

• Experience with plastic extrusion, film making, web handling.

• Autodesk AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault design and file systems.

• MS Office Applications.

• AI and Machine Learning experience

• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Management

Job Requirements:

• Full-time position with occasional Operations support outside of core business hours to support 24x7 Manufacturing and Engineering environments.

• Travel expected at 5-10%.

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment, and the position remains at-will.

Benefits and Perks:

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more. 

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

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 SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.