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Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Senior Packaging Engineer in Princeton, New Jersey
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The individual will lead packaging development projects from initiation through manufacture (launch). Projects will consist of modifications of packaging for existing products as well as the packaging for new products. Additional scope includes consideration of new, exploratory platforms for next-generational package design and materials selection.
The individual will be representing the department in cross-functional SBU (Strategic Business Unit) teams. The individual will need to find solutions to problems, manage multiple priorities and expectations, and deliver to those expectations. The individual will have accountability to their Strategic Business Units (SBU areas) for packaging development and support. Project deliverables need to assure that quality and consumer expectations are met while maintaining project schedule.
In addition to working within cross-functional teams, the individual will also work closely with quality, finance, procurement, regulatory, engineering, operations, consultants and outside vendors.
The Senior Packaging Engineer role may include management of a Packaging Co-Op.
POSITION ACTIVITIES
Packaging development that incorporates innovative technology, Innovation Design Thinking (IDT), sustainability and recyclability.
Execute projects with complete scope from primary through tertiary packaging development
Generation and execution of test plans and reports
Create and maintain project time lines
Lead the qualification strategy for new package designs and materials
Influence and ideate cost savings initiatives as related to package designs and materials
Travel to vendor and manufacturing locations for support of packaging project activities
Hands-on evaluation of packaging for conformance to project requirements.
Supervision of Packaging Co-Op.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
The successful candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in package development, device or hard goods manufacturing. A preference will be towards candidates that have experience in “consumer goods” packaging areas.
The candidate should have a minimum of a BS degree in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering sciences.
The candidate’s experience must clearly demonstrate experience in many of the following areas:
Experience in primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launches
Management of projects and project teams towards commercialization of new products.
Successful completion of quality improvement initiatives
Fully developed skills in project management and experienced, cross-functional interactions
Understanding of LSS, SPC and DOE (design of experiments) and development of component specifications
Experience in FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
Packaging development with various materials: Fiberboard, corrugated, injection molded bottles and caps, pouches, CRC closures, sachets, blisters
Knowledge or experience with the following a plus:
CRC tools
Data analysis tools
Rapid prototyping
Lean Six Sigma tools
OTHER SKILLS NEEDED
Clear ability to organize and prioritize a number of Packaging projects
Effective leadership and supervisory skills
High interpersonal skills to influence partner functions within project team environment
Strong communication and presentation skills across the organization at multiple levels
A self-motivated and proactive personality with ambitions to “learn and deliver” within a fast paced, “employee empowered” atmosphere
High competency in Microsoft applications and general computer usage.
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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/
Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.