Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us.

The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 112,320.00 USD - 147,420.00 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Are you driven by the thrill of transforming bold ideas into real-world packaging that wows consumers and champions sustainability? 

Join SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands (LSB) North America as an Associate Manager, Packaging Engineer and become a key player in shaping the future of iconic, purpose-driven brands like Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day and method.

In this exciting role, you’ll lead the charge from concept to commercialization, engineering packaging that’s not only functional and beautiful but also elevates the consumer experience. You’ll collaborate with passionate teams across R&D, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing to bring innovative, custom packaging solutions to life—solutions that reflect our deep commitment to creativity, sustainability, and consumer delight. If you're ready to make a tangible impact and help redefine what packaging can be, we’d love to meet you.

**This role is offering full domestic relocation assistance**

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Innovate with Purpose: Identify and apply cutting-edge and existing packaging technologies to develop new and improved product solutions.

• Material Mastery: Research and evaluate materials to create cost-effective, high-quality, and consumer-friendly packaging that stands out on shelves globally.

• Technical Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams in the design and development of innovative packaging or optimization of existing formats.

• Testing & Validation: Design and execute performance and compatibility testing for packaging components and systems.

• Project Execution: Manage domestic and global packaging projects with clear timelines and success metrics to ensure on-time delivery.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Design, Marketing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to accelerate product development and launch.

• System Integration: Evaluate and ensure the stability and performance of packaging-formula systems in partnership with formulators and engineers.

• Documentation & Specifications: Develop robust packaging specs, finished goods documentation, and bills of materials to support commercialization.

• Problem Solving: Provide technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve packaging issues, ensuring production continuity and product quality.

• Continuous Learning & Mentorship: Stay ahead of packaging trends, share insights across teams, and mentor junior professionals in best practices and innovation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 5+ years of product/packaging development experience

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Experimental Design: Skilled in Design of Experiments (DOE) for structured testing and optimization.

• Product Development: Deep experience with diverse delivery systems (e.g., aerosols, emulsions, gels, polymers, surfactants).

• Packaging Expertise: Strong background in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification.

• Custom Packaging Development: Proven ability to create tailored packaging solutions that meet unique product and brand needs.

• Communication Skills: Effective in both technical writing and storytelling for non-technical audiences.

• Problem Solving: Anticipates risks and develops clear mitigation strategies.

• Strategic Thinking: Navigates complex and ambiguous challenges with clarity and foresight.

• Technical Breadth: Expertise in dispensing systems, materials, closures, molding, and manufacturing requirements.

• Consumer Insight: Knowledge of consumer testing methods and market trends to guide product performance.

• Project Management: Experienced with tools like SAP PLM and Microsoft Project for managing product lifecycles.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Domestic relocation available

• Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday 

• Office work environment: San Francisco, CA office, remote work available once a week

• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds

• Travel up to 10%

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work.

Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.