{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"92a0adf01113eae77b25e4ff","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/92a0adf01113eae77b25e4ff","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/92a0adf01113eae77b25e4ff","title":"Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer","description":"Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you're into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.\n\nThe LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.\n\nThe Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 98,880.00 USD - 129,780.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we're proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.\n\nABOUT THE ROLE\nJoin the team shaping the future of SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands! Based in vibrant San Francisco, and reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, the Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer plays a key role in creating the next generation of packaging for some of the world's most loved consumer brands.\n\nIn this role, you'll help bring ideas from concept to self, developing new packaging, supporting line extensions, and driving technical innovation that keeps our products fresh, functional, and sustainable. You'll collaborate across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve real-world challenges and deliver packaging that delights consumers globally.\n\nIf you love handson development, creative problemsolving, and working in a fastpaced environment where every project makes an impact, this is your chance to help shape how millions of people experience our products. You'll be provided with clear guidance on tasks, methods, and deliverables-while still having room to innovate, explore, and grow your technical expertise.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLeverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative packaging solutions and elevate existing products-driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and helping SC Johnson win at the shelf.\n\nPlan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate packaging component changes and ensure longterm product quality.\n\nCollaborate closely with crossfunctional teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Product Supply) to accelerate development and ensure flawless execution of new product launches.\n\nCreate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials to support validation and production readiness.\n\nApply strong technical acumen and analytical problemsolving to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.\n\nSupport commercialization of new packaging ideas by contributing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.\n\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING\n\nBachelor's degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 3+ years packaging engineering or product development within a manufacturing setting\n\nQualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS\n\nWorking knowledge of Design of Experiments\n\nKnowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)\n\nExperience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)\n\nAbility to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation; including effective story-telling to the non-technical individual\n\nDemonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of risk profile and mitigation plans; strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations\n\nExpertise in multiple packaging disciplines; dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility\n\nKnowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use\n\nAn understanding of the developing consumer market\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\n\nPosition is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday\n\nOffice work environment: San Francisco, CA office\n\nRemote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period\n\nDomestic relocation is not available for this role\n\nTravel up to 10%\n\nAbility to lift up to 40 lbs.\n\nBENEFITS AND PERKS\nAt Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with careand provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.\n\nSubsidized health insurance benefits package\n\nCompetitive vacation + holiday bundle\n\nGenerous retirement match + pre-tax savings options\n\nDedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good\n\nPioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)\n\nAccess to discounted/free company products\n\nInclusion & Diversity\nWe believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.\n\nSure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.\n\nBetter Together\nAt SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThe policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.\n\nAccommodation Requests\nIf you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 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You'll collaborate across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve real-world challenges and deliver packaging that delights consumers globally.\n\nIf you love handson development, creative problemsolving, and working in a fastpaced environment where every project makes an impact, this is your chance to help shape how millions of people experience our products. You'll be provided with clear guidance on tasks, methods, and deliverables-while still having room to innovate, explore, and grow your technical expertise.\n\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nLeverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative packaging solutions and elevate existing products-driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and helping SC Johnson win at the shelf.\n\nPlan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate packaging component changes and ensure longterm product quality.\n\nCollaborate closely with crossfunctional teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Product Supply) to accelerate development and ensure flawless execution of new product launches.\n\nCreate and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials to support validation and production readiness.\n\nApply strong technical acumen and analytical problemsolving to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.\n\nSupport commercialization of new packaging ideas by contributing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.\n\nREQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING\n\nBachelor's degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 3+ years packaging engineering or product development within a manufacturing setting\n\nQualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment\n\nPREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS\n\nWorking knowledge of Design of Experiments\n\nKnowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)\n\nExperience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)\n\nAbility to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation; including effective story-telling to the non-technical individual\n\nDemonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of risk profile and mitigation plans; strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations\n\nExpertise in multiple packaging disciplines; dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility\n\nKnowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use\n\nAn understanding of the developing consumer market\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS\n\nPosition is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday\n\nOffice work environment: San Francisco, CA office\n\nRemote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period\n\nDomestic relocation is not available for this role\n\nTravel up to 10%\n\nAbility to lift up to 40 lbs.\n\nBENEFITS AND PERKS\nAt Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with careand provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.\n\nSubsidized health insurance benefits package\n\nCompetitive vacation + holiday bundle\n\nGenerous retirement match + pre-tax savings options\n\nDedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good\n\nPioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)\n\nAccess to discounted/free company products\n\nInclusion & Diversity\nWe believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.\n\nSure, there's always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.\n\nBetter Together\nAt SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThe policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.\n\nAccommodation Requests\nIf you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. 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