Packaging Engineer

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for:
**Packaging Engineer - Fixed Term 12 months**

This position is based at Cali, Colombia.

**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.

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**What You Will Do**

Responsible for leading development and qualification of tertiary packaging associated with new product and cost improvement, including end-to-end line qualification to meet the requirements for manufacturing a dynamic and diverse portfolio of products.

This individual will be responsible for all required specifications, documentation, line trials and testing to support product release. The individual will be taking a leadership role with tertiary packaging projects along with improvements and cost reduction of existing packages.

The person should possess the ability to influence and interface with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

**Responsibilities**

Support feasibility study, evaluation and business justification related to tertiary packaging for New Product Development (NPD), New Product Introduction (NPI) and Improvements & cost reduction for existing packages

Responsible for tertiary packaging development, including trade customization, artwork development, specifications, configuration, palletization and transportation tests, for both internal and external manufacturing

Define and execute tertiary packaging development plan

Analyze and validate tertiary packaging technical drawing

Create tertiary Packaging Component (PC) Specifications and Decorated (DC) Specifications

Manage all Master Data Management (MDM) flow related to tertiary packaging

Establish packaging requirements to achieve OEE target

Support in Design-Failure Mode & Effect Analysis (D-FMEA) and Design for Manufacturability (DfM) jointly with Packaging team

Conduct end-to-end production line process qualification and performance qualification for Filling and Packing Machine

Develop protocol and documentation for technical requirements that need to be delivered to achieve line performance

Define and communicate tertiary packaging milestones, evaluate and communicate risks with associated mitigation plan, to ensure projects are always deliver with quality and compliance, and within timeline and budget

Communicate and collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Global Packaging, Production, Quality and Procurement team, to ensure developed packaging materials meets with consumers, customers and stakeholder's needs

Explore innovative tertiary packaging concepts and designs, that aligned to sustainability requirement and business needs

Explore new industrial technology, and keep up-to-date with the techniques, equipment and materials being used and developed for Consumer Industries

Support in troubleshooting on issues related to tertiary packaging and line qualification

Execute all line trials for primary and secondary packaging materials with corresponding documentations in close collaboration with Global Packaging

Develop Technical Document (TEC) guideline for detailing requirements for packaging materials, to ensure an efficient and high level performance of the packaging lines

Manage both Material Event Notification (MEN) and Supplier Event Notification (SEN), to maintain quality of tertiary packaging materials

Qualifications

**What We Are Looking For**

Required Qualifications

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Packaging, Engineering or a related Science field

A minimum of 1-2 years experience in Cosmetic, Personal Care, OTC, Food or related industry

Experience in packaging line trials and testing, and exposure to different packaging technologies and work processes

In-depth knowledge of tools and processes used in manufacturing, e.g. DfM, D-FMEA, MDM, BOM, GCC, Root Cause Analysis, Statistics, Lean Manufacturing

Understanding of GMP, Hygience Practice and Quality System requirements

Strong technical writing and documentation skills

Good project management skills, and ability to prioritize, initiates and drive projects to completion

Demonstrate proactive, flexible and positive attitude

Good teamwork and interpersonal skills, ability to thrive in a close and multi‐discipline environment, and maintain positive and tactful relationships with others

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