Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer

May 06, 2026

Join the team shaping the future of SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands! Based in San Francisco and reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, the Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer plays a key role in creating the next generation of packaging for some of the world's most loved consumer brands. Your work will evolve from concept to solution, develop new packaging, support line extensions, and drive technical innovation that keeps our products fresh, functional, and sustainable.

You will collaborate across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve real‑world challenges and deliver packaging that delights consumers worldwide.

• Leverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative solutions and elevate existing products, driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and shelf success.
• Plan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate component changes and ensure long‑term product quality.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Product Supply) to accelerate development and ensure flawless execution of new product launches.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials, to support validation and production readiness.
• Apply strong technical acumen and analytical problem‑solving skills to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.
• Support commercialization of new packaging ideas by providing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging or another relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Materials).
• 3+ years of packaging engineering or product development experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

• Working knowledge of Design of Experiments.
• Knowledge of product‑development processes and experience with delivery‑system technologies such as aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, and builders.
• Technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification, including product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, and manufacturing qualification.
• Excellent communication skills—oral, written, and storytelling to non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving abilities, risk anticipation and mitigation, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous situations.
• Expertise across multiple packaging disciplines: dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility.
• Knowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of studies to evaluate product performance during use.
• Understanding of the evolving consumer market.

• Full‑time, regular business hours (Monday‑Friday).
• Office location:
  San Francisco, CA.
• Remote work available once a week after a 90‑day onboarding period.
• No domestic relocation support.
• Travel up to 10%.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Subsidized health insurance benefits package.
• Competitive vacation and holiday bundle.
• Generous retirement match and pre‑tax savings options.
• Dedicated volunteer time to support community initiatives.
• Pioneering events and experiences that build team connection.
• Access to discounted/free company products.

We believe that a team of diverse people with different ideas, views, and cultures fuels our success. We are committed to ensuring everyone at LSB feels belonging, is valued, listened to, and supported to do their best work.

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation or assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262‑260‑3343 or email  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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