Associate Manager, R&D Package Engineer – Home Cleaning

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

International Consumer Brands (ICB) Home Cleaning is looking for a packaging engineer to join a newly created team championing sustainability initiatives in alignment with our 5-year strategy.

As an Associate Manager, you will be the SME that drives sustainability initiatives related to recycled plastics, virgin plastic reduction, and overall recyclability improvements.  You will apply emerging technologies to identify, develop and drive technical solutions into effective product design.  Additionally, you will contribute to the technical development & qualification of new or revised packaging materials & products.

To be successful in this role, you will be curious and action oriented. You will partner with key internal and external stakeholders and business partners to bring creative solutions to technical challenges old & new. Additionally, you will leverage your technical subject matter expertise with cross functional teams to ensure achievement of project objectives, strategic initiatives, and growth goals. It is also crucial that you remain current with the latest technology to effectively and efficiently impact portfolio activity.

In addition to your hands on technical work, you will have the opportunity to serve as a go-to and mentor, influencing and impacting continuous learning and capabilities of other packaging engineers within the ICB organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute packaging technology and product design options that fulfill consumer needs

• Identify and evaluate new packaging materials and components that unlock speed in execution

• Provide expertise in areas of package design, material selection, performance characterization methods, and iterative prototyping to support test and learn model of new product development (NPD)

• Lead outside vendors & design partners to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, including prototype samples, product qualification and scale-up activities

• Collaborate with project managers and cross functional teams to build project timelines, deliver key milestones, and provide input on technical risks & mitigation plans

• Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests, and document results in technical reports

• Model R&D functional skills including effective communication, quality in design, regulatory compliance, product safety, and scientific rigor

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Material Science, etc.) and 6+ years of packaging development experience, OR Master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Prior experience in packaging solutions that maximize recyclability, recycled content, virgin plastic reduction, and minimize negative environmental impacts of our products and materials selection

• Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines such as rigid plastics, dispensing systems, flexible materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements and plastic molding techniques

• Project management experience and the ability to anticipate, identify, communicate and mitigate technical risks

• Strategic thinker with ability to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations

• Excellent communication skills with ability to present, influence and persuade across functions and organizational levels

• Multilingual communication skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position is Monday through Friday and will be located at our Sam’s campus in Mt. Pleasant

• Must be willing to flex work hours for calls and meetings in international time zones

• Remote work available once a week for eligible employees

• Travel up to 15% which can include internationally

• This position is eligible for domestic relocation

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.

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.