Senior Packaging Engineer: Drive Scalable Packaging
Listed on 2026-05-26
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.
Individual contributor position responsible for supporting the Total Body Care package development process on a tactical level and through specialty projects; provide systems support, coordination, and project management guidance over primary, secondary and tertiary packaging. This position will work in a collaborative environment with partners in Design, Merchandising, Operations, Quality, Safety and Regulatory, Strategic Sourcing, as well as key vendors. As a trusted partner to the business and the vendor network this role is responsible for supporting and learning the package development process, including, but not limited to technical drawing review, fit and function evaluation, prequalification and validation, tooling reviews, creation of test procedures, and materials.
This role also participates in supplier relations by engaging in the investigative study of packaging options for active projects and representing Bath & Body Works packaging through an engineering project management lens.
We are looking for individuals who thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment, like to be challenged and value the opportunity to make a difference. At Bath & Body Works, we believe people are critical to the success of our company as we strive to achieve and exceed results in a stimulating work setting.
Responsibilities- Contribute to the development and execution framework for value engineering practices, idea generation and change implementation, to reduce costs and increase functionality of product and packaging at scale across all Bath & Body Works Business.
- Build strong understanding of Bath & Body Works processes within Supply Chain and external partners to create shared understanding of best practices and efficiencies. Drive change through test & scale process specific to primary, secondary and tertiary packaging designs, materials and systems.
- Leverage a mix of KPIs, Vendor/DC Process walks and other activities to generate ideas and prioritize work.
- Review and interpret projects & scope of work, including custom tooling and current PKG process. Define overall PKG timeline and milestones then execute to it while mitigating obstacles in collaboration with cross‑functional partners.
- Partner with Sourcing to determine which vendors should be used.
- Finalize print before making pitches to manager for approval.
- Approve testing, drawings, tooling qualifications and overall project qualification.
- Attend press runs and line trials.
- Develop strong connections within different functional teams, including Strategic Sourcing, CSG, OPS, MFE, CM.
- Create and execute IDP/PPO/Mid‑year/Performance Review/OLR profile/Career management profile for self.
- Complete onboarding activities.
- Assist in onboarding new associates.
- Participate in interviewing process when needed.
- Provide training to partners from different functions and external vendors whenever feasible.
- Identify continuous learning opportunities for self.
- Participate and support AOS initiatives.
- May have a direct report or mentor opportunities.
- 5‑7+ years’ experience in Packaging Engineering.
- Experience in manufacturing and/or consumer goods/retail a plus.
- Ability to present complex information to non‑technical multi‑functional associates.
- Ability to work in a results driven environment with demonstrated initiative and ability to achieve results.
- Ability to build and cultivate strong trusted advisor relationships with internal and external partners.
- System and computer proficiency.
- BS Engineering, preferably in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Lead with Curiosity & Humility.
- Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow.
- Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose.
- Observe, Engage & Connect.
- Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence.
- Deliver Business Results.
- Robust…
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