Full-Time

Packaging Engineer

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Grove Collaborative

Grove Collaborative

201-500 employees

Subscription service for eco-friendly products

Consumer Software
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$100k - $110kAnnually

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

This position is hybrid for candidates based in or near San Francisco.

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • B.S. Degree Packaging Science, Materials Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 3-5 years’ experience in package development, preferably in a consumer packaged goods company
  • Established industry relationships and strong knowledge in the areas of Sustainable Packaging, Packaging Systems and Packaging Materials
  • Ability to work independently and deal with an ambiguous environment
  • Broad packaging component knowledge and experience in both, Rigid and Flexible Packaging
  • Strong problem solving and organizational skills and proven ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
Responsibilities
  • Conduct and document package qualification plans, package distribution testing, package/product compatibility and functionality testing for new packages
  • Leading line trials and production validation with manufacturing partners, owning documentation, packaging component delivery, in-line QC expectations, and packout operations
  • Identify new technologies and materials that will help bring solutions to improve on packaging end-of-life and circularity
  • Apply robust material science principles for establishing material specification and fit for use analysis across the portfolio
  • Build strategic partnerships with key suppliers and customers for the advancement of new packaging initiatives
  • Partner with R&D and Quality Teams to conduct development risks assessments, packaging compatibility and functionality, and production equipment validation
  • Partner with the Creative Team to review packaging printing processes, printing equipment and capabilities, color matching, and approving dielines in order to deliver high quality printed packaging
  • Partner with Brand and Product Teams in developing new product lines and modifications to existing product lines, introducing suggestions for innovation of future and existing product lines
  • Develop package specifications for new products and create documentation to support all product qualification requirements
Desired Qualifications
  • You thrive on achieving exceptional results and set a strong example for others through both your outcomes and your resilience
  • You're always seeking improved methods, actively engaging and collaborating with others in the process
  • Takes ownership and accountability for execution and outcomes, adopting an owner's mindset and using data and insights to drive decision-making
  • You are curious about the world, always looking for opportunities to learn and enhance their skills
  • Should have a solid understanding of project management to prioritize and assess the significance of project activities, ensuring packaging commitments are met within the project schedule

Grove Collaborative focuses on providing eco-friendly alternatives to everyday home and personal care products. Their products are designed to be sustainable and safe for both consumers and the environment. Customers can subscribe to receive regular deliveries of their favorite items, ensuring convenience and fostering loyalty. Grove Collaborative stands out from competitors by maintaining strict ethical standards and conducting audits on suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing and production practices. The company's goal is to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility, making it easier for consumers to choose products that are good for their health and the planet.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$537.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Grove's partnership with The Nature Conservancy boosts its brand reputation and consumer trust.
  • The rebrand of Grove Co. with aluminum packaging aligns with sustainable material trends.
  • Recognition in the Dieline Awards enhances Grove's visibility and credibility in sustainable packaging.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors like New Chapter launching upcycled products could challenge Grove's market share.
  • Rising aluminum prices or supply chain issues could impact Grove's packaging strategy.
  • Pressure to enhance personalization strategies may strain Grove's current capabilities.

What makes Grove Collaborative unique

  • Grove Collaborative is the first plastic neutral retailer globally, enhancing its eco-friendly image.
  • The company offers a subscription-based model, ensuring customer loyalty and recurring revenue.
  • Grove's rigorous ethical standards and sustainability practices set it apart in the CPG industry.

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Benefits

Comprehensive medical, vision and dental

FSA, Limited FSA and HSA

Life insurance and disability

401(k)

Free VIP membership and 25% employee discount

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

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1 year growth

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PR Newswire
Nov 7th, 2024
New Chapter Launches First Upcycled Certified Products Including First To Market Upcycled Fish Oil

New Upcycled Certification Reinforces New Chapter's Ongoing Commitment to Harness Earth's Finest Ingredients and Promote Sustainable Practices. BRATTLEBORO, Vt., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Chapter®, a Vermont-based vitamin and supplement company with a mission to deliver the wisdom of Nature to nourish mind, body, and soul, has announced its first Upcycled Certified products, including its entire Wholemega™ Wild Alaskan Salmon Fish Oil line. The Upcycled Certified mark identifies products that have full nutritional value but would have otherwise been discarded for various reasons. Using these surplus foods to create new, high-quality items reduces food waste and promotes sustainable practices, both of which are core to the New Chapter brand. New Chapter has long been on the cutting edge of sustainable certifications having obtained Organic Certification on multivitamins in 2005 and enrolling products in the Non-GMO Project Verification program in 2010

Hotel Management
Oct 21st, 2024
HM Exclusive: Crescent Hotels, Grove Collaborative partner to reduce plastics

Sustainable consumer products company Grove Collaborative has launched a new partnership pilot with hotel management company Crescent Hotels & Resorts.

Packaging Gateway
Jul 2nd, 2024
Grove Collaborative launches plastic packaging tracker

Home and personal care product manufacturer and retailer Grove Collaborative has launched its Beyond Plastic Impact Tracker.

Business Wire
May 28th, 2024
Grove Collaborative, a Leading Sustainable Consumer Products Company, to Become a Publicly Traded Company via Transaction with Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II

Grove Collaborative (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, and Virgin Group Acquisition Corp. II (“VGII”) (NYSE:

Business Wire
May 8th, 2024
Grove Co.'S Bold, Sustainable Rebrand Recognized In The Dieline Awards 2024 Sustainable Packaging Category

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, a leading sustainable consumer products company, certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced that its recently launched rebrand of flagship owned brand Grove Co. has been selected as a winner in the Dieline Awards 2024 Sustainable Packaging category for Home, Shopping, Other Markets. For the past 15 years, the Dieline Awards have formally recognized the best packaging design worldwide, becoming the premier industry-wide benchmark for design excellence in consumer products. Grove Co.’s rebrand rose to the top of more than 1500 entries from 35 countries, earning second place in the Sustainable Packaging category, which highlights innovative design that helps advance environmental objectives while emphasizing the importance of reducing the packaging industry’s ecological footprint. Other brands recognized in the category include Target’s Figmint earning first place and Acer ebii earning third place, with Patagonia and UniSleep included on the Awards shortlist earlier this year

Business Wire
May 8th, 2024
Grove Co.’S Bold, Sustainable Rebrand Recognized In The Dieline Awards 2024 Sustainable Packaging Category

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), the world’s first plastic neutral retailer, a leading sustainable consumer products company, certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation announced that its recently launched rebrand of flagship owned brand Grove Co. has been selected as a winner in the Dieline Awards 2024 Sustainable Packaging category for Home, Shopping, Other Markets. For the past 15 years, the Dieline Awards have formally recognized the best packaging design worldwide, becoming the premier industry-wide benchmark for design excellence in consumer products. Grove Co.’s rebrand rose to the top of more than 1500 entries from 35 countries, earning second place in the Sustainable Packaging category, which highlights innovative design that helps advance environmental objectives while emphasizing the importance of reducing the packaging industry’s ecological footprint. Other brands recognized in the category include Target’s Figmint earning first place and Acer ebii earning third place, with Patagonia and UniSleep included on the Awards shortlist earlier this year

Business Wire
May 1st, 2024
Grove Collaborative Launches Summer Limited Edition Collection With The Nature Conservancy

Grove Collaborative launches their Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, celebrating their ongoing work to support Indigenous-led conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska. The Alaskan rainforest provided inspiration for the collection's upcycled seasonal fragrances, Coastal Cedar and Summer Huckleberry. (Photo: Business Wire)Grove Collaborative launches their Grove Co. Summer Limited Edition Collection in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, celebrating their ongoing work to support Indigenous-led conservation across two million acres of the Emerald Edge temperate rainforest in Southeast Alaska. The Alaskan rainforest provided inspiration for the collection's upcycled seasonal fragrances, Coastal Cedar and Summer Huckleberry

PYMNTS
Apr 15th, 2024
Retail Personalization Is About More Than Just Sending Offers

As merchants look to set their offerings apart to win shoppers’ loyalty, personalization is key. That means more than just using artificial intelligence (AI) to calculate the right targeted promotion — consumers are looking for emotional connection. Personalization is becoming table stakes for retailers. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Personalized Offers Are Powerful — But Too Often Off-Base,” created in collaboration with AWS, which drew on responses from more than 2,500 U.S. consumers, found that 71% of shoppers received personalized offers and are interested in them. Plus, another 12% did not receive personalized offers, but are interested in them

Business Wire
Mar 28th, 2024
Grove Collaborative Launches Grove Co. Rebrand With New Ready-To-Use Assortment In Beautifully Sustainable Aluminum Packaging

Grove Collaborative is unveiling a refreshed identity for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as part of a multi-phase effort for the brand to own the space of beautiful sustainability, underscore its commitment to reducing plastic, and enhance its visibility on retail shelves. The packaging rebrand emphasizes aluminum as Grove Co.'s priority material selection, chosen for its scalability and sustainability, and features elevated fragrance illustrations as the central component to communicate the experiential nature of the products while delivering counterworthy pride. (Photo: Business Wire)Grove Collaborative is unveiling a refreshed identity for its flagship brand, Grove Co., as part of a multi-phase effort for the brand to own the space of beautiful sustainability, underscore its commitment to reducing plastic, and enhance its visibility on retail shelves. The packaging rebrand emphasizes aluminum as Grove Co.'s priority material selection, chosen for its scalability and sustainability, and features elevated fragrance illustrations as the central component to communicate the experiential nature of the products while delivering counterworthy pride. (Photo: Business Wire)SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grove Collaborative Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GROV) (“Grove” or “the Company”), a leading sustainable consumer products company, Certified B Corporation, and Public Benefit Corporation, today announced a rebrand and product launches for its flagship owned brand, Grove Co., ahead of Earth Month