Associate Engineer Packaging

NYC Office
Headquarters
579 5th Ave
10th Floor
New York, NY 10110, USA

Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 when we acquired our three iconic brands - bare Minerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With more than 600 associates, operating in 40+ countries, we're truly a global business. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide.

We love our brands and are embarking on a powerful shift:
To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to making beauty better and creating consumer love.

People here are passionate, innovative, and thoughtful. This is an inspirational group of talented people, working together to build something better. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. We believe we can accomplish more when we move as one.

The Associate Packaging Engineer supports new product launches and product line maintenance across multiple brands from design brief to production execution as well as management of post launch quality or line maintenance.

The Associate Engineer is a member of the launch team supporting Packaging efforts and assisting lead Engineers in technical aspects (pack sourcing, drawing approval, package testing, line trials, artwork validation and packaging data creation).

The Associate Packaging Engineer will support the packaging team in ensuring required packaging tasks are performed in a timely manner. The Associate Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional internal partners (New Product Development, Procurement, Product Development, Marketing, and Creative Design) and external partners (contract manufacturers & component vendors) to support a successful launch.

• Provide support on packaging development and engineering for assigned projects.
• Foster strong relationships and collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Marketing, and Creative, to support a successful launch (on time, on cost, with quality).
• Assist in researching and evaluating stock packaging options per Marketing brief and conception.
• Review technical engineering drawings and prepare them for final approval by senior team members.
• Assist in developing secondary packaging per Creative design turnovers to facilitate dieline and CAD structure submissions and support the approval process with the brand.
• Assist in gathering and communicating artwork assets (e.g., dielines, fill weight, component codes), tracking the Packaging-related aspects of the artwork routing process and proof approval prior to production release of component.
• Support package color development starting with Creative color targets, tracking rounds of color submissions per component/project timeline, and supporting the approval process.
• Assist in creating and updating BOMs (Bill of Materials) for new/existing products for review and approval.
• Help coordinate and track required testing parameters to ensure they are accurately performed for package development to mitigate risk in product launch and further consumer use.
• Support the review, approval, and validation of packout proposals from vendors, and subsequently assist in retrieving pallet patterns from internal or external manufacturing sites.
• Assist in gathering data to help develop and issue specifications for components and finished goods (fill & assembly) per developments, BOM, test results, and brand approvals.
• Attend line trials and production start-ups as needed.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Packaging and Packaging leads, as required and necessary to support the workflow of the department.
• Support multiple launch projects under the guidance and supervision of senior engineers or the department head.
• Assist in investigating and supporting the resolution of quality issues for new development and existing products (e.g., label adhesion, leakage, etc.).

• 0-3 years of relevant experience (packaging-related internships and co-ops preferred)
• BS + degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, material science). PE certification is not required but is a plus
• Foundational understanding (from academics or internships) of packaging, molding processes, resins, and/or package testing methods.
• Developing good judgment in assessing Marketing briefs and clarity of Packaging definition; learning to provide recommendations to lower risks.
• Basic understanding or willingness to learn the new product development process.
• The associate engineer must have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments.
• Responsible for tracking queries from other functions in a timely manner and communicating/escalating issues clearly and when appropriate.
• Demonstrates awareness of how assigned tasks impact other functions.
  
  Developing interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect, and…