Packaging PL Engineer , Essential Health Packaging R&D

What we do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

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What you will do

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:

Packaging PL Engineer, Essential Health Packaging R&D

Position:  Packaging PL Engineer, Essential Health Packaging R&D (based in São josé dos campos, SP, BR)

Function: Global Packaging

Line Manager Position: Packaging manager of Essential Health Packaging R&D

Who we are

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA®, AVEENO®, TYLENOL®, LISTERINE®, JOHNSON’S® and BAND-AID® that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent. Our global team is made by 22,000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to deliver the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means to have the power to impact life of millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Location: São josé dos campos, SP

Travel %: 10%

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:

Responsible for the development of LATAM Essential Health (EH) packaging, aligned to the regional and global segment strategies for superior consumer experience. Responsible for packaging execution excellence of projects pipeline applying the Kenvue Packaging Development Process to deliver Right First Time approach in the ways of working. Accountable for primary and secondary packaging component specification robustness, accuracy and completeness. Delivers projects with quality; compliance with company requirement; compiles and analyses data, identifies causes, draws conclusions, generates reports. Demonstrates ability to deal with complexity and prioritize multiple rapidly changing priorities to ensure flawless execution. Partners closely with Global Packaging teams of innovation, sustainability, experience, value realisation and supplier excellence to support platform development and supplier selection. Partners closely with Global Packaging Sustainability team in embedding packaging sustainability playbook and guidelines into development of packaging specifications that delivers Kenvue’s sustainability commitments. Partners with the cross-functional team to lead new package development based on consumer insights, delivering the targeted consumer benefit and key claims, while meeting cost targets. Brings an external perspective by identifying, evaluating and championing technical advancements, design trends and innovations in packaging. Stay aware of supplier and competitor new developments, and highlight to appropriate management as needed.

What we are looking for

Required Qualifications

• 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 is required
• Excellent project management and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Packaging Science & Technology
• Knowledge of FDA, cGMPs and CPSC regulations is highly desired
• Technical writing skills are required

Desired Qualifications

Solid knowledge of packaging technologies in plastic molding, flexible film and fiber-based packaging…etc. Proficient in English to manage projects across countries. Strong focus on sustainability and eCommerce (Omnichannel) packaging is required. Proficient in CAD, Packaging Development, material application, conversion technologies, DfM principles, consumer use analysis. Data savvy – ability to use data, insights & analytics to support perspectives. Strong experimental skills and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate across the organization, including succinctly communicating technical details to non-technical stakeholders and business partners. Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional partners to develop & implement programs. Comfortable in making presentations, has strong communication skills. Business acumen – understand trends, technology and information impacting the business and organization; knows how the business and competition works.

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