07.09.15
Job Description
Senior Packaging Engineer (203BR)
Suffern, NY
Avon's Research & Development team of 350 scientists create and evaluate approximately 1,000 new products every year at our state-of-the-art Global Research and Development facility in Suffern, NY. This $100 million, 225,000 square-foot facility is home to the best and the brightest Scientists, Engineers and Technicians in the beauty industry.
Thanks to the pioneering work of this world-class team, we are the global leader in the development of breakthrough beauty innovations, whether it's through light-adjusting make-up or revolutionary anti-aging skincare. The Research and Development experts span three functional areas: New Technology/Innovation, Product Development, and Product Safety and Integrity.
About the Senior Packaging Engineer Role:
Avon is currently seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead consumer-based package innovation for beauty products, including skin care, color, fragrance, hair and personal care cosmetics in our New Technology functional area. The Senior Packaging Engineer position is central to driving new consumer inspired innovative packages to create new consumer experiences and superior function.
The candidate will primarily spend time in the R&D laboratories in Suffern, NY with approximately 20% travel to our Headquarters in NYC.
Senior Packaging Engineer Responsibilities:
Senior Packaging Engineer Required Qualifications:
Senior Packaging Engineer (203BR)
Suffern, NY
Avon's Research & Development team of 350 scientists create and evaluate approximately 1,000 new products every year at our state-of-the-art Global Research and Development facility in Suffern, NY. This $100 million, 225,000 square-foot facility is home to the best and the brightest Scientists, Engineers and Technicians in the beauty industry.
Thanks to the pioneering work of this world-class team, we are the global leader in the development of breakthrough beauty innovations, whether it's through light-adjusting make-up or revolutionary anti-aging skincare. The Research and Development experts span three functional areas: New Technology/Innovation, Product Development, and Product Safety and Integrity.
About the Senior Packaging Engineer Role:
Avon is currently seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead consumer-based package innovation for beauty products, including skin care, color, fragrance, hair and personal care cosmetics in our New Technology functional area. The Senior Packaging Engineer position is central to driving new consumer inspired innovative packages to create new consumer experiences and superior function.
The candidate will primarily spend time in the R&D laboratories in Suffern, NY with approximately 20% travel to our Headquarters in NYC.
Senior Packaging Engineer Responsibilities:
- Developing and commercializing first-to-market innovative packages
- Working closely with our formulation technology and design experts to ensure a positive holistic package and product experience and deliver a delightful in-use experience
- Collaborating with key strategic external partners and suppliers to bring in new package ideas and identify the right technical executions to meet project success criteria
- Leading driving consumer ideas into realistic packaging prototypes, evaluating these and confirming consumer appeal and benefits
- Partnering with Marketing, Design, Package Engineering and formulation development teams to ensure prototype designs are brought to commercialization within cost constraints, rigorous consumer performance and technical specification quality standards, in alignment with overall marketing strategies
Senior Packaging Engineer Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Package Engineering, Industrial Design, or other related engineering fields
- 5+ years of industrial experience
- Proven expertise in learning from the consumer and translating these insights to innovative technical packages
- A strong technical background in the development of novel packages and packaging concepts
- Experience demonstrating technical proof of concept using different materials, assembly systems and finishing techniques
- Experience with the development of pilot, unit and production tooling technologies
- Strong technical drawing review, evaluation and approval
- Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to be flexible, work well under pressure and use sound judgment as well as be a team player in a matrix work environment
- Computer proficiency and experience in the review of patents and overall intellectual property strategies
- Strong performance, attendance and safety record with a proven track record in present position
Senior Packaging Engineer Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:
As an Avon employee, you will enjoy Health, Dental and Vision benefits, a 401k, Pension, Vacation, Personal and Sick Days.
Why Avon?
When he established Avon in 1886, our Founder David H. McConnell said that the company should strive to meet fully the obligations of corporate citizenship by contributing to the well-being of society and the environment in which it functions. We live by this principle every day, through our socially responsible business operations and our commitment to empower women through Avon's earnings opportunity and our philanthropic efforts in support of women's causes.
Job number: 203BR
Category: New Technology and Innovation
Location: United States, NY, Suffern
- Master's Degree in Package Engineering, Industrial Design, or other related engineering fields
- Technical understanding of Beauty products, including cosmetics and skincare
Benefits:
As an Avon employee, you will enjoy Health, Dental and Vision benefits, a 401k, Pension, Vacation, Personal and Sick Days.
Why Avon?
When he established Avon in 1886, our Founder David H. McConnell said that the company should strive to meet fully the obligations of corporate citizenship by contributing to the well-being of society and the environment in which it functions. We live by this principle every day, through our socially responsible business operations and our commitment to empower women through Avon's earnings opportunity and our philanthropic efforts in support of women's causes.
Job number: 203BR
Category: New Technology and Innovation
Location: United States, NY, Suffern