Packaging Engineer/Project Manager

With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.

Consisting of three key brands - FASTEN Packaging, Orchard Custom Beauty, and Roberts Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.

We are currently looking for a Packaging Engineer/Project Manager to manage new launches for packaging that requires new or adjusted design tooling that meet our clients' expectations.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

Product Development:

• Oversee and organize project development to ensure successful and profitable product launches.
• Organize kick-off meetings and collaborate with Sales, Quality, and New Product Development teams to define project approaches and assess risks.
• Provide packaging engineering expertise and troubleshoot as needed.
• Review technical packaging drawings and manage communication with vendors and customers to discuss technical feasibility for new or revised package design.
• Request and review cost estimates, samples, and perform quality comparisons.

Project Management:

• Lead and manage new projects to meet targets, ensuring clear communication between internal and external teams.
• Develop and manage project timelines and critical paths.
• Work closely with QA to define and align packaging specifications with customer expectations.
• Request, review and submit samples for customer approval.
• Keeping approved samples organized and ensuring qualification plans of new packaging and formulas are completed.

Post-Launch Development:

• Support the Quality teams in addressing customer complaints and revising specifications.
• Assist with cost revisions and specification updates.

Innovation:

• Stay updated on cosmetic trends and sustainability innovations.
• Assist Sales in Trend and Innovation presentations, highlighting the importance of CSR to our clients.
• Engage with vendors and attend industry events.

ABOUT YOU:

• You have a degree in Science/Cosmetics, Package Engineering
• At least 4 years of experience in the beauty industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and technical drawing software.
• Strong technical understanding of plastic, metal, and injection molding processes, as well as overall manufacturing techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with a demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources effectively, and take proactive approaches to problem-solving.

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Packaging Engineer/Project Manager, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!

On top of that you will get:

• To work in a fast-paced industry that is highly innovative and agile
• IBG is an international team of over 300 people across nine locations worldwide
  
• Work in a hybrid environment –2 days in our New York City office
• Significant opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.
• A highly competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $75,000 – $82,000 depending on experience
• A comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program
• Of course, a great bunch of colleagues

We strive to provide the best experience for our candidates. Applications are reviewed by a member of our team; no bots here! Due to a high volume of applications we receive, only those that we have shortlisted will be contacted.