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Job Number #172917 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.
 

This position is part of the Global Design & Packaging Organization supporting the North America Oral Care / Personal Care Category.  This position is responsible for the engineering & implementation of innovative packaging solutions, collaboratively with Global and Division Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.  This role will also have broad responsibilities supporting manufacturing operations to drive efficiencies and cost savings.  

Responsibilities

• Develop packaging materials for the new product launches in the assigned portfolio ensuring defined needs for brand equity, consumer acceptance, manufacturing capability, quality and cost are met from the program brief through design, engineering and commercialization

• Independently and proactively manage multiple packaging development projects to ensure fastest possible project timing. Feel sole accountability to deliver against initiatives.

• Lead the conceptualization, initiation, development and implementation of new and improved packages and processes including: design generation, prototype development, engineering specifications, mold and machinery qualification, functionality and quality testing, and technology transfer.

• Design new packaging systems and packaging components to meet defined needs for brand equity aesthetics, consumer acceptance, manufacturing capability, quality and cost are met from the program brief through design, engineering and commercialization

• Collaborate with Marketing, Global Design & Packaging, Supply Chain, Quality, other cross functional teams and outside suppliers to identify package technologies that meet key attributes (eg: costs, consumer usage/functionality, manufacturability and compatibility/functionality of materials with product)

• Create tooling/package qualification plans, technology transfer documentation (Design History Files) and final package component specifications, Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Specifications, case/cube information  cost and savings estimates etc.

• Identify cost saving opportunities in his/her area of responsibility and work towards implementation of the same through cross functional collaboration with commercial and operational team members.

• Coordinate line trials to ensure package performance for manufacturing.  Attend component and manufacturing startups as needed to ensure proper execution of design & function.

• Responsible for aspects of project management: project planning, capital expenditure estimates, and technology transfer associated with projects. Manage flow of information, and communicate project timelines, costs, and associated risks.

• Write and present technical summaries and business impact to functional leaders, both technical and non-technical personnel.

• Design package testing procedures to support the effective design, qualification, validation, and implementation of new package systems and packaging technology.

• Partner with plant engineering to ensure that packaging equipment/material system specifications, functionality and design are appropriate for use.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering/Technology/Science or related engineering field (e.g. Chemical Engineering)

• 4+ years of experience, preferably in the consumer products industry

• Minimum 5 years of experience in package development/engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Material science knowledge of plastics, labels, printing and decoration techniques

• Knowledge of PET bottles manufacturing processes and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of bottle filling line processes/specifications and troubleshooting

• Knowledge of pump design and development

• Knowledge of injection molding (eg:  PET preforms, flip top caps)

• Knowledge of packaging operations, processes, and equipment 

• Knowledge of paperboard packaging and corrugate

• Project Management skills with experience leading cross functional teams

• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures and global partners

• Experience with statistical and predictive engineering tools (eg.: Design of Experiments (DOE), Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Finite Element Analysis (FEA))

• Experience initiating and leading continuous improvement teams and plans

• Demonstrate strong documentation skills (eg:  Test reports, specifications, etc.)

• Experience using SAP or other ERP software and/or plant-related computer systems

• Experience with CAPE/TOPS, MS Project, AutoCAD

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $96,800.00 - $137,000.00 USD
Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.
Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.
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