Packaging Engineer Jobs

At Alchemee, we aspire to inspire by creating science-based solutions that are as effective as they are transformative. Alchemee’s portfolio of brands deliver effective products rooted in introducing wellness options that provide life changing results and empower the world one person at a time.

Our flagship brand, Proactiv, is a leader in treating acne and has helped more than 20 million customers achieve clear skin. Simply put, at Alchemee our vision is to inspire the world to feel comfortable and powerful in their own skin and our mission is to create science-based solutions that provide better skin for life.

We are looking for forward-thinking individuals who are driven with a customer-first approach. Individuals who thrive on challenge and are ready to grasp the opportunity of a lifetime. Because we fundamentally believe every colleague brings unique value to our whole. We are a workplace where each person feels seen, heard, and valued, and can contribute their unique talent to our collective effort.

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the creation of product and packaging specifications as well as component qualification activities for Alchemee products (including the Proactiv brand). This position provides technical support with contract manufacturing and filling/packaging processes, and leads package material qualification activities. This role liaises with contract manufacturers, supply chain, new product development, marketing, packaging & labeling, and component suppliers to ensure successful commercialization of products.

The ideal candidate is an active listener with strong interpersonal communication skills as well as a natural collaborator who can ask and give feedback to both business owners, and internal and external stakeholders. This person has a passion for bringing best practices into the business while actively sharing business perspectives, knowledge and lessons learned to contribute and support a best-in-class global standard.

Essential Functions

• Initiate change controls (stemming from a quality issue, continuous improvement idea, maintenance, or modifications in process) and perform documentation and follow-ups to implement changes.
• Oversee process-related post-production technical activities.
• Own product formula and packaging specification files for ongoing compliant production.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Evaluate/approve final packaging production molds from development, in support of steady-state productions.
• Participate/Lead multifunctional project teams to assure that new products are introduced in accordance with Quality System requirements.
• Own revisions to product specifications against manufacturability and provides technical support with manufacturing and filling activities.
• Provide technical review and approval of protocols and reports related to process, filling/packaging, and test method validation activities.
• Support product/package development efforts in defining packaging materials for new products and performing necessary testing to meet suitability criteria for finished product compatibility and stability.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience working within the Skincare, Cosmetics, CPG (consumer packaged goods) industry is required.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in packaging, supply chain, or engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. OTC packaging experience a benefit.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced work environment.
• Three (3) or more years of experience in process design, packaging design, product development, consumer products or cosmetics manufacturing, Quality Control/Assurance, and/or Supply Chain is required.
• Excellent communication/presentation skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Note: Please, no external agencies or third parties.