Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled Packaging Junior Engineer to join our Essential Health Packaging R&D division. This role requires approximately 10% travel, with a hybrid work model based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil.
This position reports directly to Gaffo, Ariana, and will operate within a cross-functional team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in packaging design and development, with experience working with LATAM Essential Health (EH) packaging solutions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and validation of packaging components and processes, ensuring that they meet quality, regulatory, and consumer expectations.
In this role, you will collaborate with global and regional teams to drive innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining robust, accurate, and compliant specifications for primary and secondary packaging components, as well as conducting packaging testing, data compilation, root-cause analysis, and generating technical reports.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop LATAM Essential Health (EH) packaging in alignment with regional and global segment strategies.
* Execute packaging projects with autonomy, applying the Kenvue Packaging Development Process.
* Create and maintain specifications for primary and secondary packaging components.
* Conduct packaging testing, data compilation, root-cause analysis, and generate technical reports.
* Collaborate with Global Packaging teams in innovation, sustainability, experience, value realization, and supplier excellence to support platform development and supplier selection.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
* Minimum 2 years of experience in packaging design and development.
* Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.
* Familiarity with package test methods (e.g., ISTA, ASTM).
* Excellent project management and communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams.
* Fluent English for global collaboration and project management.
* Knowledge of FDA, cGMPs, and CPSC regulations is highly desired.
Desired Qualifications:
* Solid knowledge of packaging technologies in plastic molding, flexible film, and fiber-based packaging.
* Knowledge of CAD tools, packaging development software, material application, conversion technologies, DfM principles, and consumer use analysis.
* Strong focus on sustainability and eCommerce (Omnichannel) packaging.
* Data-savvy – ability to use data, insights, and analytics to support technical decisions.
* Experimental and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to communicate technical details clearly to non-technical stakeholders and business partners.
* Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional teams to implement packaging programs.
* Comfortable presenting ideas and results to diverse audiences.
* Business acumen – understands trends, technologies, and information impacting the business and competition.
Benefits:
This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-profile packaging projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful packaging results.
As a key member of our Essential Health Packaging R&D division, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives, driving business growth and success.
Others:
Please note that if you are an individual with a disability, we welcome your interest in this role and invite you to contact us to discuss potential accommodations.
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