Associate Manager, Packaging Engineering

ABOUT US

SC Johnson has been leading with purpose for 140 years, building high-quality products and iconic brands found in homes, schools and businesses in virtually every country worldwide – including OFF!®, Raid®, Glade®, Windex®, Scrubbing Bubbles®, Ziploc®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, method®, Autan®, Baygon®, Mr Muscle®, Duck®, Lysoform® and more. The 13,000 people of our global, fifth-generation family company are committed to making the world a better place today and for future generations.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

As an Associate Manager, Packaging Engineering, you will be responsible for leading packaging development and technical qualification initiatives, supporting the expansion of Lifestyle Brands across International Consumer Brands (ICB) markets.  

Your role will focus on translating consumer needs, brand positioning, country-specific requirements, and business objectives into innovative, safe, functional, cost-effective, and scalable packaging solutions for multiple markets.  

This position requires a hands-on, dynamic, entrepreneurial, and innovation-driven professional who can manage projects from opportunity identification and prototype development to delivering recommendations supported by technical testing and analysis, even in environments where specifications, suppliers, or market requirements are still being defined. 

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Project Management, Product and Formulation Development, Process Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, external design partners, and manufacturing sites to ensure the development of integrated, technically feasible, and launch-ready packaging solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Translate portfolio needs into package requirements: Partner with brand, country and cross-functional teams to define consumer use, desired experience, claims, sustainability, target cost, local regulations, retail/e-commerce needs and technical success criteria.

·       Build market-relevant design options: Identify formats, materials, components and dispensing systems that work across countries when possible; make localization choices explicit where consumer, regulatory or supply needs differ.

·       Prototype with speed and Curiosity: Use rapid sampling, iterative prototyping, competitive benchmarking and structured testing to challenge assumptions, learn early and select viable solutions without waiting for complete certainty.

·       Own package engineering decisions: Lead component design and selection, dimensional and material specifications, tolerance management, compatibility, dispensing/functionality and package integrity assessments.

·       Establish fit-for-purpose evidence: Develop and execute test protocols for performance, product/package compatibility, transportation, stability, usability and other applicable requirements; document conclusions, risks and decisions.

·       Protect quality, safety and compliance: Integrate quality-by-design, regulatory, labeling and sustainability considerations, using FMEA/DOE and other tools appropriately; do not compromise essential safety or validation standards for speed.

·       Lead external technical partners: Engage design agencies, component suppliers, toolmakers and contract manufacturers to secure development samples, technical options, timelines, qualification evidence and supplier commitments.

·       Enable line and scale-up readiness: Work with process engineering and manufacturing teams on filling-line capability, equipment interfaces, tooling, trials, tolerance/capability studies, packaging approval and scale-up needs.

·       Deliver robust technical handoffs: Finalize approved specifications, bill-of-material inputs, test reports, artwork/label technical constraints and change-control documentation for country and site execution.

·       Inform launch choices and resourcing: Provide credible packaging lead times, development cost, supplier capacity, localization complexity and technical risks to project managers and country portfolio owners.

·       Make uncertainty actionable: Present options and recommendations on performance, speed, cost, sustainability and supply robustness; proactively resolve barriers and communicate decisions in clear business language.

·       Share capability and learning: Monitor emerging packaging technologies, mentor colleagues and codify learnings that accelerate future Lifestyle Brands expansion.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

·       Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or a relevant engineering field (e.g., Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science) and at least experience of packaging development experience; or a master's degree

·       Demonstrated technical experience in packaging design, testing, qualification and supplier/partner coordination.

·       Ability to work across functions and markets, explain engineering trade-offs and operate effectively with evolving requirements.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

·       Experience across aerosols, rigid plastics, flexible packaging, closures, dispensing systems, material conversion, molding and manufacturing line requirements.

·       Track record supporting product innovation and commercialization, including line trials, tooling, contract manufacturing and globally sourced components.

·       Proficiency in design of experiments (DOE), FMEA, prioritization tools, value engineering, risk assessment and structured technical documentation.

·       Curiosity about emerging technologies and sustainability; confidence to challenge assumptions and present recommendations to business leaders.

·       Experience coaching junior technical colleagues and collaborating with international teams and vendors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

·       Full-Time

·       Remote work is available once a week for eligible employees

·       This role is not eligible for relocation

·       Permanent Employment Contract

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

BETTER TOGETHER

At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

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.