Packaging Engineer Senior Associate

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

Are you a talented packaging engineer looking for ways to impact on the world around you? 

We have an exciting opportunity as a Senior Associate with our International Consumer Brands Pest Control Team. 

As Senior Associate, you will contribute to the technical development of new or revised packaging materials & products. Your work will consist of qualifying new products/packages, line extensions, and leading technical tasks related to different business needs driven by organizational goals and market requirements. You will participate on cross-functional teams and lead the end-to-end packaging development of projects including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. You will have a crucial role in providing your technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives and deliverables are met.  Responsibilities include discovery and development activity that spans technology identification, feasibility assessment, and application of technical solutions into effective product design.  Additionally, you will contribute to the technical development & qualification of new or revised packaging materials & products.

You will report to a Research and Development (R&D) Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the category packaging strategy roadmap for SCJ global brands and lead a multi-brand packaging strategy from concept selection to design freeze. Establish portfolio plan with clear KPIs to track progress and course correct.

• Turn consumer insight into measurable packaging outcomes, convert ethnography and human‑factors learnings into Quality targets; champion safety, child‑resistance, ease‑of‑use, and inclusive design with standardized validation protocols.

• Lead decision governance at Technical Reviews, define Go/No‑Go criteria, run structured risk assessments (DFMEA/FMEA, tolerance stacks, scenario analyses), and ensure issues have owners, actions, and timelines through launch.

• Digitize packaging development - own PLM data integrity (BOMs/specs), and pilot simulation/digital twins (distribution, drop, aerosol performance) with dashboarding for faster, better decisions.

• Establish packaging design standards (performance parameters, compatibility limits, recyclability) and prepare playbooks that enable rapid reuse, variation, and harmonization across regions.

• Drive commercialization readiness at scale- set global line‑qualification strategies (capability studies, validation process), and post‑launch learnings to lock in performance and manage change control.

• Collaborate with global partners to align on packaging development initiatives, effectively managing key deliverables to accommodate global time zones.

• Ensure business continuity and compliance—set obsolescence and material‑substitution plans; maintain readiness for DOT/transport regulations, labeling changes, and regional requirements; coordinate risk actions with Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain.

• Build the supplier ecosystem - select and develop component suppliers; alternate sourcing strategies, and Supplier‑Enabled Innovation pipelines to de‑risk scale‑up and accelerate access to novel technologies.

• Deliver design‑to‑value and sustainability results-lead cost transformation (material selection, pallet cube utilization, pack efficiency) and ecommerce optimization (ISTA/Amazon compliance) while hitting LCA‑based targets (PCR content, recyclability, GHG reduction, EPR readiness).

• Elevate team capability—coach and mentor Packaging Engineers, build training modules, and lead continuous‑improvement workstreams to strengthen scientific rigor, storytelling, and decision quality across the R&D Community of Practice.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s Degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or related field of engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials,) and  4+ years of relevant work experience, OR Masters’s Degree in packaging engineering, packaging science or related field of engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials) and 2+ years of relevant work experience.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Proven technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design, and qualification (e.g., product/package compatibility, distribution/warehouse testing, and manufacturing qualification).

• Experience with various packaging disciplines such as aerosols and liquids packaging, dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and/or product/environment compatibility.

• Strong team player, Proactive, result-driven, and initiative-taker. Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentations, including effective storytelling to non-technical individuals.

• Knowledge of e-commerce packaging design & qualification, Special Packs, and the warehouse club class of trade. DOT Regulations related to the transportation of dangerous goods.

• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans.

• Experience directing the efforts of external vendors/consultants.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• This position is located at our Louis Commons office location in the Racine area.

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees after 90-day onboarding period

• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds

• Travel 0% to 15%This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

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, matching 401(k) contributions and 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 purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [email protected]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights poster for more information.