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Senior Packaging Engineer

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.

Princeton, NJ • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Church & Dwight rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 38 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.
We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.
Job Summary
Church & Dwight is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to join our team. This role is responsible for leading packaging development programs from concept through commercialization across multiple Strategic Business Units (SBUs) in international markets. The position supports both new product innovation and lifecycle management while ensuring packaging performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved.
About the Role
The Senior Packaging Engineer will serve as a key packaging representative on cross-functional SBU teams, partnering closely with global engineering teams and local subject matter experts. This role leads primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging development initiatives, oversees qualification and validation programs, supports cost-savings and sustainability efforts, and provides technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
Work Environment
  • Hybrid: The role will be based in Princeton, NJ and requires in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.
  • Flexibility to participate in global meetings during early mornings or late evenings is required.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end packaging development programs from concept initiation through manufacturing launch.
  • Develop and qualify primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging systems including plastics, flexible films, corrugated, folding cartons, thermoforms, bottles, tubes, and injection-molded components.
  • Design, plan, and execute analytical testing, package performance testing, line trials, and commercialization activities.
  • Conduct hands-on evaluations in lab, warehouse, and manufacturing environments to ensure conformance to requirements.
  • Troubleshoot packaging and line-related issues independently during development, trials, and commercialization.
  • Independently plan and execute projects, including timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and action plans.
  • Act as liaison between global engineering teams and local packaging SMEs to align on testing methodologies and requirements.
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects across innovation, quality improvement, and margin enhancement initiatives.
  • Analyze results and translate findings into clear, actionable technical recommendations.
  • Develop component specifications using DOE, SPC, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma principles.
  • Evaluate graphics and printing processes and assess their impact on package performance, sustainability, and quality.
  • Understand product-process-package interactions and failure modes to guide material and design decisions.
  • Lead qualification programs for new materials, formats, and suppliers.
  • Leverage and challenge suppliers to develop innovative technologies, materials, and cost-advantaged packaging formats.
  • Support cost-savings and value-engineering initiatives tied to packaging design and material selection.
  • Ensure all project documentation, test data, trial reports, and qualification records are complete, accurate, and retained.
  • Ensure packaging quality expectations and regulatory requirements are met for global market launches.
  • Identify gaps in internal testing capabilities and recommend additional methodologies as needed.
  • Act as a technical resource and provide mentorship to junior engineers, technicians, and co-op students.
  • May supervise Packaging Technicians or Packaging Engineers in delivery of SBU projects.

Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in packaging development.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • End-to-end packaging development experience (primary through tertiary).
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and lead cross-functional initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG) environments.
  • Experience launching products in multiple global markets.
  • Experience leading packaging projects through commercialization in plant-based manufacturing environments.
  • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
  • Experience with Microsoft Project, MiniTab, and Agile tools.
  • Working knowledge of CAPE Pack, ArtiosCAD, and AutoCAD.
  • Experience supporting cost-savings, sustainability, and material optimization initiatives.

Compensation and Benefits
The US base salary range for this full-time position is$92,500-$131,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus.
As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/

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