Senior Packaging Engineer

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country Job Number #173295 - Topeka, Kansas, United States Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.   In this role, you will lead the development of primary and secondary packaging concepts rooted in deep consumer insights to deliver superior, people-centered experiences. You will drive growth and profitability by identifying and expanding opportunities through emerging consumer trends, breakthrough technologies, and innovative methodologies. The primary objective of this position is to navigate the end-to-end development cycle—from identifying opportunity spaces through prototyping and scale-up—ensuring every solution is both consumer-centric and environmentally responsible. Responsibilities Strategic Innovation Scouting: Proactively assesses packaging opportunities from new and emerging suppliers while collaborating with Procurement to evaluate the viability and business impact of proposed concepts. People-Centered Design: Partners with Marketing and Consumer Insights to prioritize ergonomics and user needs in the design phase, serving as the lead engineer responsible for solving complex technical challenges as projects progress. Rapid Prototyping & Iteration: Employs rapid prototyping to drive a fast "test-and-learn" environment, embracing iterative development and learning from failures to accelerate the innovation pipeline. Financial & Cost Modeling: Manages the financial components of development by generating accurate Total Delivered Cost (TDC) data and providing the rationale for funding required to meet project goals. Sustainable Decision Support: Delivers evidence-based recommendations for packaging changes that balance consumer desirability with technical feasibility, cost-efficiency, and end-of-life sustainability trade-offs. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. 5+ years of engineering experience in a global food or fast moving consumer goods company. At least two years of specialized experience in packaging development. Strong project management skills with a proven ability to independently manage timelines and deliver on multiple deadlines simultaneously. Must provide a portfolio containing non-confidential packaging projects showcasing direct experience in the development process. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in…