Overview
Kenvue is recruiting for a Packaging PL Engineer, Essential Health Packaging R&D, based in São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil. Location: Hybrid work arrangement in Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos.
Role
Packaging PL Engineer, Essential Health Packaging R&D. Function: Global Packaging. Line Manager Position: Packaging manager of Essential Health Packaging R&D. Report to ENG ESP I.
What You Will Do
The Packaging PL Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and overseeing validation of package components and packaging processes; evaluating new package concepts and technologies; leading process improvement or task teams; and partnering with the creative design group to deliver packaging components in a timely manner for research and development and packaging system projects.
* Develop LATAM Essential Health (EH) packaging aligned to regional and global segment strategies for a superior consumer experience.
* Ensure packaging execution excellence of project pipelines by applying the Kenvue Packaging Development Process to deliver Right First Time.
* Maintain primary and secondary packaging component specifications with robustness, accuracy, and completeness.
* Deliver projects with quality and compliance to company requirements; compile and analyze data, identify causes, draw conclusions, and generate reports.
* Manage multiple priorities with the ability to operate in a complex, changing environment to ensure flawless execution.
* Partner with Global Packaging teams (innovation, sustainability, experience, value realization, supplier excellence) to support platform development and supplier selection.
* Collaborate with Global Packaging Sustainability to embed packaging sustainability guidelines into specifications to meet Kenvue's commitments.
* Lead new package development based on consumer insights, delivering targeted consumer benefits and key claims while meeting cost targets.
* Identify and champion technical advancements, design trends, and innovations in packaging; monitor supplier and competitor developments and escalate as needed.
Qualifications
Required
* Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
* 2+ years of experience in packaging design and development
* Strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and testing methods
* Familiarity with Package Test methods
* Excellent project management and communication skills
* Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
* Knowledge of FDA, cGMPs and CPSC regulations is highly desired
* Technical writing skills
Preferred/Desired
* Knowledge of packaging technologies in plastic molding, flexible film and fiber-based packaging
* Proficient in English for cross-country project management
* Strong focus on sustainability and eCommerce (Omnichannel) packaging
* Proficient in CAD, packaging development, material application, conversion technologies, DfM principles, and consumer use analysis
* Data-driven with strong problem-solving skills; ability to communicate technical details to non-technical stakeholders
* Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional partners and to present effectively
* Business acumen to understand trends and technology impacting the business
Additional Information
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Travel: 10%
Location: São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil
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