Department: Supply Chain
Location: New York, NY USA
Posted: 2013-01-31
Requisition Number: PckgDev_20130104_EngPckgDev-Skin

1 opening
Full-time (exempt)

Main Areas of Responsibility:

• Develop and engineer packages to ensure both aesthetic and functional objectives are met
• Evaluate and select packaging materials and processes that meet functional and cost criteria
• Execute appropriate packaging testing, as required (ship testing, compatibility, chemical resistance, etc.)
• Create and maintain development cost sheets throughout the development process
• Create component parts and corresponding technical specifications; create Bills of Materials within the Interspec 6.4 system
• Prepare quotation briefs for secondary packaging, indicating preliminary specifications
• Ensure and maintain package design integrity
• Initiate and manage related artwork (PARF through pre-press proof approval)
• Identify and communicate necessary tooling expenditures (molds, tools, dies)
• Communicate status and issues regarding project activity on a continual basis
• Execute line trials as needed
• Maintain a working knowledge of Packaging/Product innovation and technology advances
• Maintain a working knowledge of environmental-related worldwide requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Packaging Science, Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8-10+ years of previous experience in Package Development, with no fewer than 5 years of that experience in a senior engineering capacity within a global prestige skincare brand (note: mass-only skincare experience will not be considered);
• Previous experience with tube, cap, jar, and blue print development;
• Strong working knowledge of packaging materials related to prestige channel skincare items;
• Experience with margin analysis and cost projection/supplier negotiation;
• Experience leading innovation meetings with Marketing;
• Experience in a turnkey external manufacturing environment is not required, but is a decided plus;
• Strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word);
• Experience structuring bills of materials and packaging specifications;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication (written and oral) skills;
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and quality of information generated;
• Ability to function in a fast pace environment, adaptable to managing changing needs;
• Proficient knowledge of Interspec 6.4 is not required, but is a decided plus.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Packaging Science, Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering.

Note:

• Please forward a resume in either Word or PDF format to Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com. You must indicate the job title in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: Position open until filled.

Contact:
E-mail: Stamford.Positions@elizabetharden.com

DFW/EOE/AA