Engineer I, Packaging

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Join the dynamic and diverse team at Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of the world-renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Be a part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands which includes Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several prestige fragrance brands including Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. At Shiseido Americas we value and celebrate human diversity, with a rich tapestry of employees from all backgrounds and experiences.

Headquartered in New York City with US offices and facilities located in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Florida, Shiseido Americas employs over 2,000 individuals in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Shiseido Americas is a hub of talent and innovation. Be inspired by the array of skills, knowledge, and integrity of your colleagues, and join our driving force as Shiseido continues its pursuit of beauty innovations for a better world.

At Shiseido Americas, we focus on our people. We strive to foster a collaborative workplace culture where creative thinking, inclusivity and unique diverse perspectives are celebrated in order to drive success for both our employees and the company as a whole. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open-minded environment, we push the boundaries of what's possible and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK: 

Our TEAM encourages a culture of continuous learning and improvement, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving operational excellence. We offer a dynamic and stimulating work culture, as employees are part of a greater team and purpose that collaborates with different departments, brands and business units.

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineer I in Packaging will play a key role in the Engineering department to support new product launches and product line maintenance across multiple brands, from design brief to production execution and consumer complaints management.

The Engineer I will be part of the launch team to lead the Packaging efforts and ensure all the technical aspects from BOM creation, drawing approval, package testing, line trials, artwork validation and Packaging data creation are conforming to Shiseido Quality process.

The individual will be required to own projects and solicit other team members to ensure the required Packaging tasks are performed in a timely manner. The engineer must have the ability to adapt to fast-changing environments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Packaging Bill of Materials
  • You will perform BOM (Bill of Materials) creation/changes for new/existing products (new products, artwork updates, material changes, new tertiary pack outs, etc).
  • You will request and create item codes to allow MDM team to enter item setup into SAP.
  • You will initiate the BOM by gathering all necessary information from Packaging brief, consolidating the FG codes and WIPs with all component generic/shaded codes.
• Pack standards & Range boards
  • You will manage Pack standards from our suppliers (components only), review/approve/distribute to the Quality teams, and Packaging for retains.
  • You will manage approval of color and defect range boards with our brand partners.

• Tertiary Packaging Development
  • You will utilize CAPE Pallet software to provide optimal packer/shipper sizing options.
  • You will verify and coordinates packer/shipper specification with manufacturer and CM or Shiseido Manufacturing site.
  • You will perform palletization patterns for existing and new products using CAPE software.
• Artwork management
  • You will manage Artwork changes by providing new codes, BOM updates, facilitating mechanical routing and supplier Proof approval.
  • You will be responsible for posting dielines (approved by engineer) into artwork system and routing artwork to suppliers per launch timeline.
  • You will need to request match prints for 4C images that go onto cartons.
  • You will verify technical elements on the mechanicals (dieline, weight claim, color/process, codes) and validate consistency of proof matching corresponding mechanicals.
• Project Management
  • You will handle multi-task launch projects with limited supervision and support.
  • You will meet timelines and due dates for all required Packaging actions.
  • You will manage Value Analysis projects (supplier changes, color/finish/texture changes, tertiary packaging changes).

• Packaging Specifications
  • You will create and/or revise new component specifications to suppliers (primary, secondary, and tertiary).
  • You will identify the relevant test methods (components & finished goods) and conduct Packaging lab testing, data validations and reporting.
  • You will issue FG specification and maintain the specification with any necessary updates, including palletization.
• Engineering & Testing
  • You will review and approve technical engineering drawings for components/assemblies.
  • You will perform statistical analysis from testing data in order to assess specification values.
  • You will attend line trials and Finished Good production start-ups as needed.
  • You will provide Package Quality issue resolution (label adhesion, leakage, etc…).
  • You will conduct testing in Packaging lab as needed.
  • You will build strong working relationships with key stakeholders such as:
    • Brand Marketing and Product Development
    • New Product Development
    • Procurement
    • Packaging engineering & lab
    • Manufacturing (internal and external)
    • Component suppliers
    • Quality Team

WHO YOU ARE 

• You have a BS + degree in Package Engineering or another Engineering discipline (mechanical, material science).
• You are PE certification (Recommended).
• You have approximately 1-3 years of relevant packaging and beauty-industry experience.
• You have basic knowledge of molding processes, resins and package testing methods.
• You have basic knowledge with CAD software and 3D printing.
• You have some level of judgment required in assessing Marketing briefs, clarity of Packaging definition and providing recommendations to lower risks while achieving the Marketing concept.
• You have a basic understanding of the total Product Development process, Manufacturing execution, Supplier process, Marketing and Computer Applications.
• You have analytical, financial and organizational skills.

• You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and Pivot table functionalities).

• You can initiate and resolve queries from other functions promptly and communicate or escalate issues as needed.

• You are aware of cross function and regional impacts of decisions.
• You can deliver on-time and quality projects to business partners.
• You work well with teams and networks.
• You have excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal, written, good listening skills, providing support with trust, respect, and transparency).
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit: taking initiative and drive clarity and resolution.
• You have strong attention to details (ie. Bill of Material, Artwork validation, Packaging data review & analysis).
• You drive projects to completion ensuring all steps of the timeline are met.
• You can read and understand 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• You can adapt to fast-changing environments.
• You are willing to take risks and to consider new approaches to improve the organization's competitive position

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team.  Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

You may be asked to perform other duties needed to help drive to our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our organization’s values.

What We Can Offer You

At Shiseido Americas, our pride extends beyond our rich legacy to our passionate and talented team that brings it to life every day. We recognize that without our people, innovation would not be possible. That's why we go above and beyond with our comprehensive benefits program to recognize our employees. With an array of options designed to give our employees peace of mind, our perks & benefits program is more than just a perk – it's an investment in our people's futures. Whether you're looking for comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings, or paid time off, our benefits have you covered! Check out a list of our Benefits and Perks offerings:

· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

· Life and Disability Insurance

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Volunteer Days

· Paid Company Holidays

· Paid Parental Leave

· 401K with 6% Company Match

· Talent Development & Learning Programs

· Internal & International Mobility

· Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

· Employee Led Affinity Groups

· Tuition Reimbursement

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay offered will be based on several factors including job-specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as components of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law