Senior Packaging Engineer

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.

Job title: Senior Packaging Engineer

Location: Cairo, Egypt

Overview:

• The Senior Packaging Engineer primarily contributes to the technical development of new &/or existing packaging for products in support of global & regional brands.
• This role will be a key member in the development, validation, and commercialization of new products, line extensions, & product maintenance projects.
• This role will be a key member of & participate on the regional team supporting the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey (MENAPT) cluster.

Responsibilities:

• Apply new & existing packaging technologies towards the development of innovative products & the enhancement of existing products that consumers find appealing, easy to use, & allows SC Johnson to win
• Complete performance & compatibility testing in support of packaging component changes.
• Collaborate with multifunctional core teams (R&D, Design, Finance, Marketing, Consumer Research, & Supply Chain) to successfully contribute to the development & launch of new products in an accelerated manner.
• Generate robust packaging component specifications, finished good product specifications, & bills of materials as part of technical validation process.
• Provide technical knowledge & problem-solving skills to evaluate & correct package-related issues to maintain production schedules & product quality as needed.
• Utilize knowledge to contribute to the successful commercialization of new ideas driving consumer & corporate value.
• Provide packaging development project tasks & related timing to the Project Manager to help create & manage project timelines.
• Continue to gain technical knowledge areas to grow breadth & depth of packaging development skills.
• Lead & perform tests for primary, secondary, and tertiary package components.
• Qualify packaging specifications and processes in internal & external manufacturing sites by attending, and at times leading, required trials.
• Issue packaging component specifications, & other packaging related documentation
• Support Product Data Management Team to build BOM in PLM system.
• Write & review lab test procedures, scale-up protocols, & specifications needed to support new product launches.
• Attend Technical Reviews to represent technical deliverables for packaging according to the Technical Review process
• Effectively utilize internal & external resources (suppliers, intellectual property, literature) to identify applicable science & technologies to solve new problems.

Experience you’ll bring:

• Fluent in English
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical/Materials) & minimum of 3 years of packaging development experience
• Understanding and experience in primary, secondary, & tertiary packaging development & qualification (product compatibility, shelf-stability, & distribution testing).
• Strong leadership skills to influence cross-functional team members.
• Knowledge of the developing consumer market & of consumer testing techniques, as well as execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use
• Experience in global new product development & commercialization, including technology trend monitoring, competitive analysis, analytical test methods, & sustainability
• Experience working with & directing vendors or manufacturing partners, particularly involving injection molding, blow molding, & plastic component sub assembly technology
• Ability to apply development methods (such as DOE’s) to solve complex technical problems

Behaviors you’ll need:

• Strong ability to adapt & learn new skills
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, & communicate effectively through verbal & written presentation  including effective explanation to non-technical team members
• Proactive & results driven
• Strategic thinking & action to effectively navigate complex &/or ambiguous situations.

Job Requirements:

• Full time
• 10-20% travel
• Office Environment
• Flexible to meet with team members in different time zones
• Ability to lift 5-20 kg

This role is not eligible for relocation.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded.

You need to be eligible to work in the country of application.

Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.

Come join us and make an impact through iconic global brands.

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Inclusion & Diversity 

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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.