Packaging Engineer

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join their team. This role is responsible for leading packaging development projects from initiation through manufacturing, supporting both new product development and modifications to existing packaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging development across a variety of materials including fiberboard, corrugated, plastics, films, and labels
• Execute packaging projects with full scope from primary through tertiary packaging development
• Develop and execute test plans, including documentation and reporting of results
• Create, maintain, and manage project timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Support qualification programs for new packaging designs and materials
• Drive cost savings initiatives related to packaging design and material selection
• Travel to vendor and manufacturing sites to support packaging development and implementation activities
• Conduct hands-on evaluations of packaging to ensure compliance with project requirements, including work in warehouse environments and packaging labs

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Sciences
• 1+ year of relevant experience in packaging development
• Basic knowledge of packaging materials and converting processes
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer applications
• Experience in consumer goods packaging
• Experience with primary through tertiary packaging development for new product launches
• Knowledge of qualification processes for new packaging designs and materials
• Experience developing component specifications
• Familiarity with various packaging materials and processes, including: Corrugated containers, Folding cartons (solid fiberboard), Plastic bottles, Flexible packaging, Thermoformed packaging, Injection molding

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Floating holidays
• Vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date
• 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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