Packaging Engineer - Salt Lake City, United States - Beauty Industry Group

Description

Job Description

Job Description Description:
Join our innovative

Technical Product Development team

at Beauty Industry Group, where creativity meets efficiency in the world of Beauty.

Our company is one of the first established Hair Extension brands within the non-textured hair market and quickly became the largest in the world through acquisition of high-performing brands in the market.

BIG's current portfolio includes 12 global brands in the US, UK, EU, and Australian regions. We pride ourselves in providing high quality experiences, innovative hair solutions, and adherence to our brand integrity. As we continue to expand,

we are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to oversee the lifecycle of our packaging designs

and ensure our standards are not just met but exceeded.

Role Summary

The Packaging Engineer

will be a new and instrumental position within the Technical Product Development team, managing the transition of packaging designs from our creative team to final stages with our overseas and domestic factories, and final coordination with our BIG Warehouse Operations teams.

This role will play a critical part in the conversion of design files, ensuring they are accurately rendered and functional for production.

Having this expertise will help our team stress test prototypes, assess functionality, and ensure our packaging is both functional and innovative.

This role will report directly to the Senior Director of Product Development, under the Operations department in a hybrid working environment.

Requirements:
Coordinate and manage assigned responsibilities in New Product Launch projects & coordinate with respective NPD leaders
Oversee the routing of packaging designs from creative departments to overseas suppliers, ensuring seamless transition and accurate file conversion
Conduct thorough testing of package functionality and stress test prototypes to ensure quality adherence, durability and effectiveness
Have a Value Engineering spirit and continuous improvement focus by reviewing and optimizing inbound and outbound shipping costs for all packaging designs, ensuring we are in line with cost expectations
Ensure all packaging is accurate and complies with global regulatory standards
Manage rebranding initiatives, ensuring consistency and alignment with our brand values, especially focusing on sustainability & ESG initiatives
Facilitate effective communication with our warehouse teams for optimal storage and space planning
Identify and implement cost-saving measures in packaging design without compromising quality, lead time, or design
Validate the protection provided by packaging to ensure product integrity during shipping and handling
Establish and maintain packaging standards across all brands to ensure consistent and high-quality consumer experience
Manage BIG & project KPIS driving Quality, On Time Performance, and Cost behaviors

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or related field
Preferred in-person role in a hybrid work environment
Proven experience in packaging design and/or engineering, preferably in a role that involved

coordination/translation

with overseas suppliers
Strong understanding of materials, packaging technologies, and industry best practices
Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects simultaneously and working with cross-functionals teams
Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills
Able to take initiative in managing assigned projects while maintaining consistent updates to Tech NPD teams

Beauty Industry Group

is a leading consumer beauty products company with an exciting and growing portfolio of beauty brands. The BIG portfolio consists of several recognized, highly reputable hair extension brands that span a variety of distribution channels. Across its brands, BIG is the largest hair extension business in the U.S. and one of the largest globally, with a focus on the professional extensions segment.

With more than 500 team members, BIG is a unique, empowering place to work for motivated professionals who hunger to see the impact their work is making.

The management team is young and entrepreneurial and has fostered a powerful culture that celebrates excellence, transparency, diversity, and integrity.

The company headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, Utah, with additional offices in California, New Jersey, Arizona, Australia, Germany, Canada, and the UK.

Benefits
401(k) with company match
Vacation/Holiday Leave.
Medical/Dental/Vision.
Life and AD&D Insurance.
Access to hundreds of discounted beauty products.
Opportunities for growth and advancement.

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