ASSOCIATE MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER PACKAGING

ABOUT THE ROLE The Associate Manager, Development Engineer Packaging is a champion of new growth and expansion opportunities for International Consumer Brands.
Responsibilities include packaging development, feasibility assessment, and application of commercially available solutions to deliver new products.
Additionally, you will contribute to the technical development & qualification of new or revised packaging materials & products.
The Associate Manager is accountable to work efficiently with internal and external partners, staying abreast of latest technology and trends within range of portfolio activity.
You will participate on cross-functional teams and provide technical expertise to ensure that the key project objectives are present, applicable, and robust.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Bring curiosity and bias for action to assigned projects, contributing packaging technology options that fulfil consumer needs thru product design to enable SCJ’s business growth goals.
Collaborate with Procurement to identify right external partnerships (i.
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3PMs, suppliers) to leverage their expertise and stock available packaging options and development capabilities.
Demonstrate creativity in approach to identifying and evaluating new packaging materials and components that unlock speed in execution.
Provide expertise in areas of package design, material selection, performance characterization methods, and iterative prototyping to support test and learn model of NPD.
Lead outside vendors & design partners to assure the timely delivery of project milestones, including prototype samples, product qualification and scale-up activities.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends in relevant categories for SCJ’s strategic growth businesses, including sustainability.
Collaborate with project manager and cross functional team to build project timeline, deliver key milestones, provide input on technical risks and mitigation plans.
Develop validation and line qualification plans, perform lab tests, and document results in technical reports.
Model R&D functional skills including effective communication, quality in design, regulatory compliance, product safety, and scientific rigor Demonstrate ability to manage ambiguity & uncertainty across range of development activity, applying strategic thinking and business acumen for informed decision making.
Make SCJ a great place to work.
Demonstrate care for fellow employees, our community, and the environment through mentoring and Community of Practice participation.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING Bachelor’s degree in Packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.
., Mechanical, Material Science, etc.) and a minimum of 8 years of packaging development experience, or a master’s degree with at least 4 years relevant work experience.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in Brazil.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS The ideal candidate has a passion for sustainability and an interest in packaging solutions that maximize recyclability, recycled content, virgin plastic reduction, and minimizes negative environmental impacts of our products and materials selection.
Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines such as rigid plastics, dispensing systems, flexible materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements and plastic molding techniques.
Proven record of project team contribution on complex technical challenges, including anticipation and communication of technical risks and mitigation plans.
Strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations.
Applies product development methods and tools such as prioritization matrices, value mapping, FMEA, and experimental design to deliver against aligned product performance criteria.
Excellent communicator with experience presenting ideas with courage and conviction to management.
A natural tendency to investigate (tinker) on ways to solve new problems, or find alternative solutions on older challenges.
Ability to coach and mentor junior members of the organization.
JOB REQUIREMENTS Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday Office work environment.
Remote work available once a week for eligible employees Travel up to 15% This position is eligible for domestic relocation BENEFITS AND PERKS SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels.
In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, incentives 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, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.
ABOUT US SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE.
We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, OFF! ®, Mr.
úsculo®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world.
Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member.
Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.
Inclusión y Diversidad Somos una empresa global, con personas de todas las culturas, etnias, razas, religiones, identidades de género, orientaciones sexuales, edades y capacidades.
Reconocemos la experiencia y la valoramos.
Nuestro objetivo es construir un entorno de trabajo diverso, integrador y solidario en el que todas las personas puedan prosperar.
Nos comprometemos a realizar esfuerzos continuos que nos ayuden a atraer, contratar y retener talentos diversos que deseen construir un entorno positivo e integrador.
Más información sobre nuestras iniciativas en curso las pueden encontrar en el siguiente enlace https://jobs.
cjohnson.
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SC JOHNSON ES UNA COMPAÑÍA FAMILIAR DE CINCO GENERACIONES FORMADA CON EL ESPÍRITU DE NUESTRA GENTE.
Hemos liderado con nuestro propósito por más de 130 años, construyendo marcas icónicas que quedan en el corazón de los consumidores - como Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® y muchas más, en casi todos los países del mundo.
Juntos, estamos creando un futuro mejor - para el planeta, para las generaciones futuras y para cada miembro del grupo SCJ.
Súmate a nuestro equipo ganador de Wave Makers y Go Getters y ayúdanos a escribir el próximo capítulo de la historia de SCJ.
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