Senior Package Engineer at Kenvue

Shibuya, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Packaging Development, Specification Robustness, Data Analysis, Project Prioritization, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Consumer Insights, Technical Advancements, Supplier Management, Sustainability Commitment, Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Flexible Film, Glass Bottle, Tube, 3D CAD, Data Analytics

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Kenvue is currently recruiting for a: Senior Package 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: Manager Location: Asia Pacific, Japan, Tokyo-To, Shibuya Work Location: Hybrid What you will do 1. Responsible for the development of DCL packaging, aligned to the regional and global segment strategies for superior consumer experience. 2. Support on packaging development for other SH&B brand (Aveeno, Neutrogena) in APAC region 3. Accountable for primary and secondary packaging component specification robustness, accuracy, and completeness. 4. Delivers projects with quality; compliance with company requirement; compiles and analyses data, identifies causes, draws conclusions, generates reports. Escalate business, technical trouble and critical decision-making requirement in time manner. 5. Demonstrates ability to prioritize multiple rapidly changing priorities & ability to be on top of critical programs, ensuring flawless execution. 6. Partners with the cross-functional team to lead new package development based on consumer insights, delivering the targeted consumer benefit and key claims, while meeting cost targets. 7. Brings an external perspective by identifying, evaluating and championing technical advancements, design trends and innovations in packaging. 8. Stay aware of supplier and competitor new developments and highlight to appropriate management as needed. 9. Improve DCL packaging specification system by following Kenvue global directions. 10. Develop packaging by following company sustainability commitment. 11. Recommend better way of working to drive delivering quality and efficiency with collaborative and can-do spirit. Experience & Education 1. Required: 3+ years’ experience in Packaging, preferably in Cosmetic/Beauty Care industry. 2. Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Chemical Science, Polymer Science or a related science field is required, advanced degree is preferred. 3. Preferred experience in CPG/FMCG. Key Capabilities 1. Knowledge and Expertise of wide variety of packaging technologies such as injection and blow molding, flexible film, glass bottle, tube, decoration, etc. 2. Native-level Japanese and business-level English communication skill to manage projects across countries. 3. Strong focus on sustainability. 4. Proficient in digital tools for packaging development, such as 3D CAD, modeling and simulation. 5. Data savvy – ability to use data, insights & analytics to support perspectives. 6. Strong experimental skill and problem-solving skill. 7. Ability to communicate across the organization, including succinctly communicating technical details to non-technical stakeholders and business partners. 8. Ability to influence and motivate cross-functional partners to develop & implement programs. Can inspire and enroll teams in a vision. 9. Managing ambiguity – can make decisions and recommendations in the face of uncertainty, under line manager’s coach. 10. Comfortable in making presentations, speaking ability and interpersonal skills. 11. Business acumen – understand trends, technology and information impacting the business and organization; knows how the business and competition works. Personal Skills Results oriented Can-do Spirit Learning Agility Team player Curiosity & creativity Embrace change If you are an individual with a disability, please check our Disability Assistance page for information on how to request an accommodation. At Kenvue, we foster a culture of belonging. In 2024, Kenvue was selected as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies for working parents and caregivers, recognizing our ongoing commitment to providing inclusive benefits for Kenvuers and families. Our community attracts curious and collaborative team members motivated by always striving to improve. Our team offers you plenty of opportunities to deepen your existing expertise and build on new skills by broadening your exposure outside of your own category. By working across the business, we harness the power of data and technology in new ways to better understand human insights and drive better health outcomes.

Responsibilities

The role is responsible for developing DCL packaging aligned with regional and global strategies to ensure a superior consumer experience, while also supporting packaging development for other SH&B brands in the APAC region. This includes accountability for primary and secondary packaging component specification accuracy and delivering projects with quality and compliance.