Packaging Development Engineer Jobs

About the job

Part of the Interparfums group founded in 1982, Interparfums USA develops, manufactures and distributes prestige perfumes and cosmetics as the exclusive worldwide licensee for Abercrombie & Fitch, Anna Sui, Donna Karan, DKNY, Dunhill, Graff, GUESS, Hollister, MCM, Oscar de la Renta, Salvatore Ferragamo and Ungaro. Through its global distribution network, the Company’s products are sold in over 120 countries.

Our growing company is searching for a Packaging Manager to join our team in New York, NY who will report directly to the Director, Packaging Development & Sourcing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides comprehensive feasibility and influence of each concept or package in terms of manufacturability, cost of goods, investments, and preliminary lead times.

• Works with outside vendor and subcontracting partners to define specifications, design criteria, quality parameters, and expectations from component production through filling and assembly.

• Responsible for recommendation of sourcing and supply chain strategy within a global portfolio of vendors.

• Ensures all programs meet the needs of the Brand while maintaining design, quality, cost, functionality, manufacturability objectives, and on time delivery.

• Evaluates risks and develop clear mitigation plans to the Operations team.

• Drives innovation by presenting new packaging concepts, technologies, and market trends both within and outside of the industry to continuously support innovation.

• Supports on-going business to ensure stock coverage.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years in Cosmetic or Fragrance industry, or other relevant consumer goods organizations with proven development experience.

• Relevant understanding of packaging manufacturing, contract manufacturing production processes.

• Technical competency and materials knowledge including but not limited to.

• Injection molding.

• Glass forming and decoration.

• Dispensing systems.

• Folding carton/rigid box design.

• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation; comfortable and credible with both internal and external partners.

• Self-starter who will thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Possess a strong sense of urgency and ability to multi-task and pivot.

We Offer

• A global organization with an international peer group.

• An entrepreneurial career in a fast paced work environment with a dynamic team where all voices are heard and appreciated.

• Low hierarchy with high visibility to upper management on a regular basis.

• A passion driven environment where you will share challenges, achievements and innovations with your peers, manager and direct reports.

• A growing company with a proven track record and solid financial stability.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The position is office based 4 days/ week and remote 1 day/week.