San Francisco, California, United States
Onsite
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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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Join the team shaping the future of SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands! Based in vibrant San Francisco, and reporting to the Packaging Engineering Manager, the Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer plays a key role in creating the next generation of packaging for some of the world’s most loved consumer brands.
In this role, you’ll help bring ideas from concept to self, developing new packaging, supporting line extensions, and driving technical innovation that keeps our products fresh, functional, and sustainable. You’ll collaborate across R&D, marketing, and supply chain to solve real-world challenges and deliver packaging that delights consumers globally.
If you love hands‑on development, creative problem‑solving, and working in a fast‑paced environment where every project makes an impact, this is your chance to help shape how millions of people experience our products. You’ll be provided with clear guidance on tasks, methods, and deliverables—while still having room to innovate, explore, and grow your technical expertise.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leverage new and existing packaging technologies to develop innovative packaging solutions and elevate existing products—driving consumer appeal, ease of use, and helping SC Johnson win at the shelf.
Plan and execute performance, reliability, and compatibility testing to validate packaging component changes and ensure long‑term product quality.
Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (R&D, Design, Marketing, Consumer Insights, Product Supply) to accelerate development and ensure flawless execution of new product launches.
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and bills of materials to support validation and production readiness.
Apply strong technical acumen and analytical problem‑solving to diagnose packaging issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain uninterrupted production and consistent quality.
Support commercialization of new packaging ideas by contributing technical insights that strengthen consumer value, enhance sustainability, and align with business goals.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING
Bachelor’s degree in packaging or other relevant engineering disciplines (e.g. Mechanical, Materials, etc.) and 3+ years packaging engineering or product development within a manufacturing setting
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment
PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS
Working knowledge of Design of Experiments
Knowledge of the product development process and experience related to various delivery system technologies (e.g., aerosol formulation, emulsion chemistry, gel formulation, polymer chemistry, reaction products, surfactants, solvents, builders)
Experience and technical competency in primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging design and qualification (e.g. product/environment compatibility, distribution and environmental testing, manufacturing qualification)
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written presentation; including effective story-telling to the non-technical individual
Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, including anticipation and communication of risk profile and mitigation plans; strategic thinking and action to effectively navigate complex and/or ambiguous situations
Expertise in multiple packaging disciplines; dispensing systems, materials, closures, manufacturing line requirements, plastic molding techniques, and product/environment compatibility
Knowledge of consumer testing techniques and execution of appropriate studies to evaluate product performance during use
An understanding of the developing consumer market
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Position is Full-Time, regular business hours, Monday-Friday
Office work environment: San Francisco, CA office
Remote work available once a week after 90-day onboarding period
Domestic relocation is not available for this role
Travel up to 10%
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
At Lifestyle Brands, we handle our team members with care and provide a variety of benefit offerings to build a supportive environment at work and beyond.
Subsidized health insurance benefits package
Competitive vacation + holiday bundle
Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
Dedicated volunteer time, to be a force for good
Pioneering events + experiences that build team connection (...ask us about the Packaging Olympics, Bubble Bash, Ping Pong Tournament + more!)
Access to discounted/free company products
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 Know Your Rights poster for more information.
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