Senior Engineer/Manager- Packaging Innovation

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:

• Responsible for creating and managing cross-category package development programs, new innovations, and sustainability initiatives.

• Create and manage the development of new & advanced packaging concepts.

• Scout externally sourced Packaging innovation ideas from current and new suppliers, keeping a keen eye on fledgling companies. Engage and partner with Global Procurement.

• Partner very closely with Marketing and Consumer Insights to identify opportunities to explore new Packaging concepts.

• 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.

• Recognize the value of ergonomics in Packaging design and in-use experience and keep at the center of development.

• Understand rapid prototyping to drive fast ‘test-and-learn.’ Embrace iterative development and be comfortable with learning from failure.

• Have a solid understanding of the technical elements of Packaging, but not be bound by the current state of the industry.

• 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

• Overcome hurdles on project direction.

• Independently and proactively manage timelines to ensure fastest possible project timing. Feel accountability to deliver against initiatives.

• Identify and provide rationale for funds needed to successfully deliver project goals and operate within project budgets.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.