Job Overview
Kenvue is looking for a Packaging Junior Engineer in the Essential Health Packaging R&D division. The position is based in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil and will operate in a hybrid work model that requires approximately 10% travel.
Reports to: Gaffo, Ariana
Work Location: Hybrid
Travel %: 10%
Responsibilities
The Packaging Engineer supports the design, development, and validation of packaging components and processes for LATAM Essential Health (EH). This role contributes to innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring packaging solutions meet quality, regulatory, and consumer expectations. The Packaging Engineer operates with autonomy, collaborates across global and regional teams, and applies technical expertise to deliver impactful packaging results.
Key duties include: development of LATAM Essential Health (EH) packaging in alignment with regional and global segment strategies; execution of packaging projects with autonomy, applying the Kenvue Packaging Development Process; creation and maintenance of robust, accurate, and compliant specifications for primary and secondary packaging components; conduct of packaging testing, data compilation, root‑cause analysis, and generation of technical reports; and collaboration with Global Packaging teams in innovation, sustainability, experience, value realization, and supplier excellence to support platform development and supplier selection.
The role also partners with the Global Packaging Sustainability team to embed sustainability guidelines into packaging specifications supporting Kenvue’s environmental commitments, supports new package development based on consumer insights, monitors relevant packaging trends and technologies, and maintains awareness of supplier and competitor developments to share insights with stakeholders.
Required 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
Strong technical writing skills
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
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