Hiring: Innovation Engineer - Packaging Company: Colgate-Palmolive Location: Piscataway, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:03:25 Target Skills & Keywords : User Experience About the job Experience: •4+ years of experience in packaging development. Required Skills: •Lead the creation and management of global oral care package innovations. •Identify and explore new packaging concepts in collaboration with Global Marketing and Consumer Insights. •Enhance product development by contributing design expertise focused on consumer needs and user experience. •Solve technical packaging challenges and standardize solutions for global implementation. •Advocate for ergonomics in packaging design, prioritizing the in-use experience throughout the development lifecycle. •Inform development decisions by analyzing packaging financials and cost structures. Present data-driven insights, including total delivered cost. •Proactively manage project timelines independently to ensure the fastest possible time-to-market. •Manage project funding and budgets, providing clear rationales for necessary investments. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in packaging, industrial design, engineering, or a related field. •Proven track record in developing packaging using a wide variety of materials and technologies. •Demonstrated capacity to assess technical complexities and negotiate cross-functionally to drive a risk-based approach to packaging implementation. •Demonstrated ability to build and leverage internal and external partnerships to rapidly identify, develop, and implement new packaging solutions. •Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex technology concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Compensation: •$97,000 - $130,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!