Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer

## Sr. Associate, Packaging Engineer Apply locations:
USA - CA - San Francisco time type:
Full time posted on:
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July 27, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
32806

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, Babyganics and Ecover. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet.

If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.
** ABOUT

THE ROLE
** Join the team shaping the future of SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands! Based in vibrant 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  this role, you’ll help bring ideas from concept to self, developing new packaging, supporting line extensions, and driving technical innovation that keeps our products fresh, functional, and sustainable.

You’ll collaborate across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve real-world challenges and deliver packaging that delights consumers globally.

If you love hands‐on development, creative problem‐solving, and working in a fast‐paced environment where every project makes an impact, this is your chance to help shape how millions of people experience our products. You’ll be provided with clear guidance on tasks, methods, and deliverables—while still having room to innovate, explore, and grow your technical expertise.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Leverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative packaging solutions and elevate existing products—driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and helping SC Johnson win at the shelf.
* Plan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate packaging 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 packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials to support validation and production readiness.
* Apply strong technical acumen and analytical problem‐solving to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.
* Support commercialization of new packaging ideas by contributing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.
** REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
*** Bachelor’s degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 3+ years packaging engineering or product development within a manufacturing setting
* Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment
** PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
*** Working knowledge of Design of Experiments
* Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)
* Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)
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