Job Description

Job Summary:

The purpose of this position is to execute packaging development initiatives from concept to commercialization while working closely with cross-functional partners. The primary project work typically will include new packaging growth programs, productivity initiatives and quality improvements. The Packaging Engineer is responsible for a variety of packaging projects across multiple formats and for multiple products. The incumbent will have contact with packaging material suppliers in the USA as well as overseas and will be required to coordinate project activities with all these suppliers simultaneously at times.

Responsibilities:

• Work with vendors and marketing team members to develop packs, developing best practice packaging processes, finalizing specifications, managing overall quality and package functionality
• Manage technical packaging development milestones on custom primary packaging components
• Discover new products/technology to “raise the bar” in packaging for innovation and sustainability goals
• Manage technical timelines for projects providing timely communication, outlining issues, risks and contingency plans
• Develop written testing protocols and complete thorough plant trials for various products lines
• Collaborate with Quality team to problem solve and troubleshoot when deviations occur in production
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends within the packaging discipline
• Accountable for the creation and maintenance of packaging component specifications and finished good assembly instructions
• Identify new suppliers to improve quality/price/flexibility and expand current package capability
• Work in conjunction with Creative and Marketing to design and develop eye catching packaging that will contribute to sales growth

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent relevant experience
• 6+ years’ experience, ideally in Beauty and/or CPG environment
• Experience with custom primary packaging
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical areas leveraging internal and external resources
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Company Summary:

eos Products is an iconic global beauty brand that has sold nearly a billion lip balms worldwide. Our company was founded on an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that revolutionized how people experience daily beauty routines. As a brand of choice among gen z and millennial consumers, eos aims to drive everyday experiences forward, creating the joy that beautifully designed, expertly crafted products can bring to people’s lives. From our iconic lip balm to our cult-favorite body lotion, eos products create delight where there was once utility, happiness where there was only function.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

eos Products offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status:

FLSA exempt.

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