Packaging Engineer - Fragrance

The role

This person will develop and implement packaging solutions for fragrance products. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging meets brand standards for functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability.

What you will do

• Support and manage packaging development for fragrance launches from feasibility through commercialization.
• Collaborate with packaging design team to form feasible innovative solutions.
• Develop scalable, supply-chain-efficient packaging solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and resolution of packaging-related issues.
• Contribute to risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and technical recommendations.
• Own packaging specifications, testing, validation, and documentation.
• Support technical transfers between suppliers, manufacturing sites, or regions.
• Support ESG-related initiatives including sustainability improvements and material optimization.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across processes and supplier strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to align technical requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in packaging engineering, package development, packaging testing, quality, or a related technical packaging function.
• Foundational knowledge of packaging materials, components, testing methodologies, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience evaluating packaging testing, interpreting technical specifications and drawings, and documenting technical results.
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving and analytical skills, including troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Confident communicator
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively across functions

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment

About the company

Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized beauty brand inspired by Brazil’s beauty rituals. It is headquartered in New York and has teams in Paris, London, and Germany.