Packaging Engineer

Kenvue Is Currently Recruiting For a

Packaging Engineer

What We Do

At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Built on over a century of heritage and rooted in science, we’re the house of iconic brands - including NEUTROGENA, AVEENO, TYLENOL, LISTERINE, JOHNSON’S and BAND-AID that you already know and love. Science is our passion; care is our talent.

Who We Are

Our global team is ~ 22,000 brilliant people with a workplace culture where every voice matters, and every contribution is appreciated. We are passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. With expertise and empathy, being a Kenvuer means having the power to impact millions of people every day. We put people first, care fiercely, earn trust with science and solve with courage – and have brilliant opportunities waiting for you! Join us in shaping our future–and yours. For more information, click here.

Role Reports To

LIDER SUPORTE A OPER

Location:

Latin America, Colombia, Valle del Cauca, Cali

Work Location:

Hybrid

What You Will Do

The TechOps Packaging Engineer leads the development, qualification, and optimization of tertiary packaging solutions for new product launches, packaging innovation, and cost improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing packaging projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring packaging performance, manufacturability, quality, sustainability, and compliance requirements are met. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, R&D, and Global Packaging.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tertiary packaging development for NPD, NPI, and cost-saving projects.
• Define and execute packaging development and qualification plans.
• Conduct line trials, process validation, and end-to-end packaging line qualification.
• Develop packaging specifications, technical documentation, and master data records.
• Drive packaging performance, OEE optimization, and troubleshooting activities.
• Evaluate innovative packaging technologies and sustainable solutions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in Packaging Engineering within Consumer Health, Cosmetics, Personal Care, Food, OTC, or related industries.
• Experience with packaging development, line trials, process validation, and manufacturing support.
• Knowledge of tool and processes used in manufacturing, e.g. FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, GMP, and Quality Systems.
• Strong project management, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across functions and organizational levels.
• Proactive, hands-on, and results-oriented mindset.
  
  

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