{"id":4244189,"url":"https://alion.io/job/colgate-palmolive-senior-engineermanager-packaging-innovation","title":"Senior Engineer/Manager- Packaging Innovation","company":{"id":17903,"name":"Colgate-Palmolive","domain":"colgatepalmolive.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/colgatepalmolive-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Piscataway, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":110000,"max":145000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":145000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":6,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-13T12:18:48Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-13","last_verified_at":"2026-11-14T16:10:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"No Relocation Assistance Offered\nJob Number #173399 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States\nWho We Are\nColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!\nJoin Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values-Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous-we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.\nSummary\nThe Senior Packaging Engineer in Packaging Innovation develops new & advanced packaging concepts to support the innovation pipeline. The position is part of the Global Packaging Innovation R&I group within Colgate-Palmolive's Global Packaging function.\nThis Senior Packaging Engineer role focuses on identifying and expanding the opportunities for packaging to deliver superior end-to-end, people-centered experiences as a springboard for growth and profitability. Keys to success are leveraging existing and emerging consumer packaging trends, technologies, and methodologies. The role is cross-functional, working very closely with Marketing, Product Development, Design, Supply Chain and other packaging engineers on the Divisional & Global Category Packaging teams to deliver results. This role will be working with 3D CAD + 3D printing, packaging molding and developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies: Printing, Cartons, Films and Laminates, rigid containers and corrugate systems and more. . Additionally, the role will cultivate external partnerships with new and existing packaging suppliers to deliver new packaging.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for creating and managing cross-category package development programs, new innovations, and sustainability initiatives.\n\nCreate and manage the development of new & advanced packaging concepts.\n\nScout externally sourced Packaging innovation ideas from current and new suppliers, keeping a keen eye on fledgling companies. Engage and partner with Global Procurement.\n\nPartner very closely with Marketing and Consumer Insights to identify opportunities to explore new Packaging concepts.\n\nContribute meaningfully in the Design stage of New Product Development, focusing primarily on Consumer needs, then later serve as the primary engineer responsible for solving technical challenges.\n\nRecognize the value of ergonomics in Packaging design and in-use experience and keep at the center of development.\n\nUnderstand rapid prototyping to drive fast ‘test-and-learn.’ Embrace iterative development and be comfortable with learning from failure.\n\nHave a solid understanding of the technical elements of Packaging, but not be bound by the current state of the industry.\n\nUnderstand the financial components of Packaging and Colgate-Palmolive’s cost structure to guide development. Generate and present valid Total Delivered Cost information on package/process and other pertinent financial information\n\nOvercome hurdles on project direction.\n\nIndependently and proactively manage timelines to ensure fastest possible project timing. Feel accountability to deliver against initiatives.\n\nIdentify and provide rationale for funds needed to successfully deliver project goals and operate within project budgets.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering field\n\n6+ years experience in Packaging and consumer goods, cosmetic, or pharmaceutical industry with some focus on development.\n\nExperience in connecting technology possibilities with consumer insights in a way to illuminate new package design opportunities\n\nExperience with improvising and converting a new package design idea into a workable prototype which allows potential internal customers to understand and evaluate the value of the innovation\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMasters Degree in Packaging Engineering, or a related Engineering field.\n\nBuilds and leverages internal and external partnerships to generate new ideas and quickly identify and develop new packaging solutions\n\nDemonstrates and encourages creativity and flexibility by thinking beyond current practices\n\nExperience developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies: Printing, Cartons, Films and Laminates, Rigid containers and corrugate systems.\n\nExposure to FEA( Finite Elements Analysis) simulation.\n\nCompensation and Benefits\nSalary Range $110,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD\nPay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.\nBenefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.\nOur Commitment to Inclusion\nOur journey begins with our people-developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nColgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.\nReasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. 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