Senior Packaging Engineer
helenoftroy

**Open to associates in nearby states with the ability to commute at least 2 days per week to Marlborough, MA (CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS)**

Join our Health & Home Team at Helen of Troy as our Senior Packaging Engineer (hybrid work onsite and from home), and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands; Honeywell , PUR , Braun , and Vicks . Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day!

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In your kitchen, living room, bedroom, and bathroom. We are already making your everyday lives better. We are powered by knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking people committed to developing a culture of inclusion. Whether you are just starting your career or in need of a challenge, we recognize, develop, and empower talent!

What you will be doing:

The Engineer will work closely with a multi-functional, global team including R&D, Supply Chain, Quality, Creative Services, Marketing, and Asia Pacific Operations teams. The role will work in collaboration with sustainability teams in identifying and meeting their mid-and long-term goals. They will serve as a key contributor, leading packaging development for certain Health & Home (H&H) new product projects.

The individual must have a good understanding of flexible and rigid materials and how they relate to packaging equipment and product protection; and understand the financial impact of packaging programs and the linkage of packaging to business strategies (E-commerce, DTC, AMZ, Walmart, Tesco, etc).

Sustainability and Plastics Economy programs

• The Sr. Packaging Engineer will be responsible to lead and help implement packaging projects that support company sustainability efforts, including identifying suppliers, selection of materials, determination of performance metrics, crafting packaging specifications, guiding testing, and helping to coordinate activities with a range of business partners and suppliers.
  
• Identify and present cost reduction and quality improvement opportunities related to H&H and corporate sustainability projects.
  
• Identify ground-breaking new and existing materials technology & package structure design options that deliver against sustainability goals and the reduction of plastic in packaging where possible.
  
• Work with global multi-functional teams to effectively convey project goals and objectives in a compelling and realistic manner. Identify and initiate timelines, process improvements, and efficiency gains.
  
• Collaborate with business partners, bring to bear their experience and connections to supplier partners, to assist with packaging challenges and solution efforts.
  

New Product Packaging Development

• Propose and publish packaging development processes.
  
• Accountable for direct functional testing including lab testing, plant trials, and packaging material qualifications for certain new product development initiatives.
  
• Lead the development of a packaging testing acceptance criteria plan and disseminate it to all relevant partners.
  
• Work with company and supplier partner packaging engineers to establish and maintain packaging structure design specifications, die line format files, and testing methods.
  
• Development of new packaging technologies capable of running on existing or new equipment.
  
• Ensure certain packaging structures meet global customer and regulatory requirements for materials and testing.
  

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Prior experience working with multi-functional groups. Positive relationship management and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to lead, influence and manage change and get results.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
  
• Self-starter with the ability to drive innovative technical solutions forward and multi-task on key programs/projects.
  
• Maintains appropriate focus on short- and long-term goals. Motivated by achievement, and persists until goals are reached, conveying a sense of urgency.
  
• Ability to manage numerous projects and remain flexible and adaptable.
  
• Ability to build and deliver persuasive presentations to communicate data driven insights, recommendations for improvement and advancements.
  
• Possess a passion for sustainability and cost reduction to ensure we deliver on our company packaging commitments and programs profitably.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
  
• 5+ years of related experience with a minimum of 5 years in a Packaging Development role.
  
• Familiarity with some CPG retailer sustainability programs and goals
  
• Combination of deep technical and business knowledge, strong project management skills, and multi-functional team interaction.
  
• Possess 3D CAD skills vital for package design. Proficient in all the 3D conversions between the most popular 3D software.
  
• Solid understanding of trailer, shipping container, and pallet loading, ASTM, and ISTA package testing standards.
  
• Solve issues that arise from package development, able to work autonomously with limited direction.
  
• Excellent project management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong math and analytical skills to evaluate sophisticated packaging situations.
  
• Previous experience in packaging development and implementation of new packaging structures and new materials.
  
• Experience working with Amazon, specifically their requirements relating to SIOC packaging (ship in own container)
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAPE, TOPS, Scorecard, Rapid Prototyping, Artios CAD, Solidworks, Pro/Engineer, AutoCAD, Microsoft Suite, and Package Integrity Testing Equipment
  
• Experience and knowledge of the consumer packaging unboxing experience
  
• Experience working with global/Asian manufacturers as it relates to packaging
  
• Working experience of appliance or consumer packaging for CPG hard goods products
  

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands. Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Incorporated in1968,Helen of Troy has grown into a leadingglobal consumer products company with career opportunities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. We offer creative solutions for our customers through a diversified portfolio of well-recognized and widely trusted brands, including OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Osprey®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Braun®, Vicks®, Hot Tools®, Drybar®. Most of these brands rank #1 or #2 in their respective categories.

We boldly bring brands into our family, where we nurture what makes them great.We collaborate internally and externally, always striving to provide the consumer-centricinnovation, operational excellence, scale, global reach, and stellar shared services tomake them soar.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

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