Senior R&D Packaging Development Engineer

Senior R&D Packaging Development Engineer

What we do

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.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated.  We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact 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. For more information, click here.

Role reports to:

DIR PESQ E DESENV

Location:

Latin America, Brazil, Sao Paulo, Sao Jose dos Campos

Work Location:

Hybrid

What you will do

Kenvue is recruiting for an R&D Package Development Senior Engineer, located in Sao Jose dos Campos – SP - Brazil. 

The R&D Package Development Engineer will be responsible for providing leadership in Global and Regional Initiatives for NPI´s, Value Creation, Products Stewardship, Business Continuity and Compliance. Works with cross functional and cross regional peers to provide direction towards global and regional goals based on sound technical assessment and rationale. Effectively partners with cross functional teams, peers, and other technical SMEs.  

This individual will rely on strong technical skills and hands-on in package development, equipment understanding and sound judgment to effectively assess risk, triage issues for severity, and implement proactive solutions that meet the project goals. Complex issues will be communicated clearly and effectively in the spirit of partnership and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Connecting with global segment packaging teams, bring together opportunities for packaging portfolio harmonization and simplification to be converted to enterprise-wide platforms, standardization and value engineering opportunities that drives global value, scale, agility, and resiliency. 
•    Supporting global projects in cross functional teams to strategize and execute consumer-centric value realization opportunities and deliver on set annual targets for assigned projects meeting the intended design, quality, cost, risk, sustainability, functionality, and manufacturability objectives.
•    Lead initiatives in collaboration with Supply Chain by identifying efficiencies and implementing innovative packaging solutions, including introducing new applicable technologies both within and outside our industry that drives cost efficiency while improving agility and product quality without compromising fill/assembly efficiency. Build business case for moving forward with such technologies by working closely with a cross-function team, for instance on the Sampling strategy initiative, including paper sampling new technology.
•    Leverage effective Project Management approaches and Right the First Time digital predictive assessments (such as FEA, Simulations, CAD analysis, etc.) to effectively support key initiatives, and effectively influence project teams to get the desired outcome.
•    Right First-time quality problem solving : developing strategic technical direction together with management. Linking technical knowledge to business strategy to implement RFT action plan,demonstrates superior understanding of packaging and packing technologies and process, keeping consumer insights at the center.
•    Understands the RAPID TOOLING LATAM vendors landscape and leverages internal and external network to access new scientific technologies, bringing speed to market and cost reduction to the current NPI pipeline, supporting LATAM and other regions as well;
•    Experience in Design to Value projects methodology
•    Managing broad scope of projects with cross-functional involvement.
•    Influencing function resource and budget allocation.
•    Providing project/program progress reports and status updates to senior management.
•    Establishing project technical success criteria and monitor progress.
•    Communicating downwards to ensure alignment within the department and with business strategy.

Qualifications

Education:
BS in technical field, post-graduate studies or certificate in Packaging Sciences/Engineering or equivalent is required.
Experience and Skills:

Required:

•    Related Experience:    
5+ years of experience with BS or equivalent
•    Technical understanding of packaging component manufacturing processes as well as filling and assembly. 
•    Experience in large cosmetic consumer goods 
•    Hands-on ability to acquire, understand and process highly technical data and ability to draw conclusions and recommendations.
•    Strong technical and leadership skills 
•    Strong interpersonal skills

Other:

•    Problem Solving: Proactively seek solutions. Gather and analyze information systematically. Develop alternative solutions. Think analytically and act decisively. Work independently and with supervision.  Demonstrate a creative, yet practical and realistic approach to projects, challenges and responsibilities while being results oriented.
•    Master Complexity: Competently handle day-to-day work challenges. Thrive in uncertain circumstances.  Adapt to changes in the work environment.  Manage multiple tasks and competing demands. Change approach or method to best fit the situation. Detail oriented and ability to work collaboratively across functional groups and handle multiple responsibilities and projects. 
•    Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Write clearly and informatively.  Create documents that are complete, technically solid and accurate.
•    Commitment: Strive to attain quality results on time.  Convey a sense of urgency and drive issues to closure.

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