Senior Packaging Engineer

About Us Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 when we acquired our three iconic brands - bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With more than 1,000 employees and operating in 40+ countries, we're a truly global business. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide. We love our brands and are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact. People here are passionate, entrepreneurial and most of all, bold. This is an inspirational group of talented, silo-busting, confident and humble people, working together to build something better. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. We believe we can accomplish more when we #Face Forward Together! About the Role The Sr. Packaging Engineer supports new product launches and product line maintenance across multiple brands from design brief to production execution as well as management of post launch quality or line maintenance. The Engineer is a member of the launch team leading Packaging efforts and ensuring all technical aspects (pack sourcing, drawing approval, package testing, line trials, artwork validation and packaging data creation) conform with the Quality process. The Sr. Packaging Engineer is responsible for driving their projects and soliciting other team members to ensure the required packaging tasks are performed in a timely manner. The Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional internal partners (New Product Development, Procurement, Product Development, Marketing, and Creative Design) and external partners (contract manufacturers & component vendors) to drive a successful launch. Primary Responsibilities End-to-end development and engineering of packaging for multiple concurrent projects of varying levels of complexity. Foster strong relationships and collaborate with Project Management, Procurement, Product Development, Marketing, and Creative, to drive a successful launch (on time, on cost, with quality). Seek out and implement innovative (often stock) packaging per Marketing brief and conception. Review and approve technical engineering drawings for component assemblies. Develop secondary packaging per Creative design turnovers to facilitate dieline and CAD structure submissions and subsequently drive approval with brand. Responsible for providing artwork assets (e.g. dielines, fill weight, component codes), approving Packaging-related aspects of artwork routing process, and managing proof approval prior to production release of component. Facilitate package color development starting with Creative color target, utilizing rounds of color submissions per component/project timeline, driving an approval with brand, and finally establishing a color rangeboard for subsequent productions. Create/update BOMs (Bill of Materials) for new/existing products to support a variety of situations (e.g. new launch, artwork updates, material changes, packout improvements). Ensure all the required testing parameters are accurately performed for package development to mitigate risk in product launch and further consumer use. Oversee the review, approval, and validation of packout proposals from vendor, and subsequently retrieve pallet patterns from internal or external manufacturing sites. Collaborate with component vendors and product manufacturers to develop and issue specifications for components and finished goods (fill & assembly) per developments, BOM, test results, and brand approvals. Attend line trials and production start-ups as needed. Additional duties and responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Packaging, as required and necessary to support the workflow of the department. Manage numerous launch projects of varying complexity with limited supervision. Resolve quality issues for new development and existing products (e.g. label adhesion, leakage, etc) Key Stakeholders Brand: Global Marketing, Product Development, Creative, Sales Operations: New Product Development (Project Management), External Manufacturing, S&OP, Quality, & Procurement Packaging Component Suppliers, External Manufacturers & Fillers Distribution Center Qualifications 4-8 years of relevant experience BS + degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, material science). PE certification is not required but is a plus Basic knowledge of molding processes, resins and package testing methods Some level of judgment required in assessing Marketing briefs, clarity of Packaging definition and providing recommendations to lower risks while achieving the Marketing concept Understanding of the new product development process as governed by a stage gate methodology. The engineer must have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments. The position will require an individual to have the willingness to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position. Responsible for initiating and resolving queries from other functions in a timely manner and communicating, escalating issues when appropriate Aware of cross function and regional impact of decisions Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect and transparency) Attention to details for many aspects of the Packaging role (ie. Bill of Material, Artwork validation, Packaging data review & analysis) Drive projects with full ownership, and hold accountability on team members to ensure all steps of the timeline are met Ability to read and understand a 2D and 3D technical drawing Problem Solving: ability to anticipate, recognize and define meaningful corrective actions to problems What Orveon offers you: You are a creator of Orveon's success and your own. This is a rare opportunity to share your voice, accelerate your career, drive innovation and fostering growth. We're a human sized company so your work will have a big impact on the organization. We invest in the well-being of our Orveoners - both personally and professionally and provide tailored benefits to support all of you, such as: "Hybrid First" Model - Flexibility to work remotely or in-office, balancing virtual and face-to-face interactions. "Work From Anywhere" - Freedom to work three (3) weeks annually from the location of your choice. Complimentary Products - Free and discounted products on new releases and fan-favorites. Professional Development - Exposure to senior leadership, learning and development programs, and career advancement opportunities. Community Engagement - Volunteer opportunities in the communities in which we live and work. US-Only: Health & Wellbeing Perks - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and lifestyle benefits. Time-Off - Generous PTO, 14 company-paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible Summer Fridays. 401(k) - Retirement plan through a 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% contribution. Other things to know! Pay Transparency - One of our values is Stark Honesty and the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At Orveon Global, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $80,500-120,500. Supplemented with all the amazing benefits above for full-time employees! Opportunities and Accommodations - Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. Find out more on our careers page. Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to "changing beauty for the better". Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment. BE AWARE OF FRAUD! 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Created: 2024-11-02