R&D Deployment Packaging Engineer Lazio

R&D Deployment Packaging Engineer
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Come work at the forefront of science - and help the brands you grew up with grow and evolve into the next generation. This position reports to Hair and Scalp Packaging Manager and is based at Pomezia (Italy). Who we are 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 Brand Adhesive Bandages that you already know and love. Our global team is made up of 22, 000 diverse and brilliant people, passionate about insights, innovation and committed to delivering the best products to our customers. Join us in shaping our future–and yours. What you will do The R&D Deployment Packaging Engineer supports deployment and qualification of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for projects in his scope. These projects might include NPD, reformulation, quality and compliance of packaging components, qualification of equivalent packaging materials or additives, mould duplication, and plant support. The R&D Deployment Packaging Engineer demonstrates high levels of accountability in project documentation to ensure Quality & Compliance targets are systematically met. This role executes projects end-to-end and supports R&D Packaging transversal programs. Key Responsibilities Execute technical solutions, including materials aligned to sustainability guidelines. Execute the packaging development plan. Analyse and validate packaging technical drawings. Define and communicate packaging milestones. Evaluate and communicate risks with associated mitigation/back-up plans. Initiate safety assessment processes through proper communication to the responsible department. Generate packaging documentation for product release for his own projects or validate packaging documents for projects managed by his direct reports or by another member of the Packaging Team. What we are looking for Qualifications Required: 3-5 years experience in Packaging, preferably in the Personal Care industry. Bachelor's degree in Packaging, Engineering or a related science field is required; advanced degree is preferred. Preferred experience in CPG/FMCG. Key Capabilities: Experience with packaging technologies ranging from injection moulding to fiber-based packaging. Good understanding of key principles on sustainability and eCommerce (Omnichannel) packaging. Strong in packaging development, materials application, conversion technologies, DfM principles, and consumer use analysis. Data savvy – ability to use data, insights & analytics to support perspectives. Ability to communicate across the organization, including succinctly communicating technical details to non-technical stakeholders and business partners. Ability to influence cross-functional partners to deploy & implement programs. Identify and evaluate technical solutions, including materials aligned to sustainability guidelines. Ability to balance multiple stakeholders, both across functions and geographies. Comfortable in making presentations, with good speaking ability and interpersonal skills. Business acumen – understand trends, technology and information impacting the business; curious about how the business and competition works. Kenvue is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. J-18808-Ljbffr