Sr Packaging Engineer (Consumer Products) - New Innovation Center - Apodaca

About Us

Fortune Brands began its journey as a publicly traded company (NYSE : FBHS or “Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.”) in 2011, as a successful spin-off from Fortune Brands, Inc. Since then, we have grown organically and through acquisitions, and have delivered strong financial performance. We have also proven our resilience and execution excellence. We outperformed and expanded in our categories through the housing market recovery, and executed our strategies through global disruptions, while refining our portfolio for the future.

On December 14, 2022, we completed the separation of our Cabinets business, enabling us to pursue our unique and exciting path for accelerating growth and productivity. Today, we are a new company : Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. (NYSE : FBIN). We are focused on driving our brand, innovation and channel leadership, and winning in supercharged categories.

You will gain the flexibility to balance your life at every stage with Total Rewards that support your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We also support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be authentic, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Position

Packaging Engineer (Consumer Products) for our New Innovation Center in Nuevo Leon , in this role you will be part of the Packaging Engineering Team that focuses on customer-facing packaging for the entire Fortune Brands Innovations portfolio of mechanical and connected products. You will have responsibility for collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver packaging solutions that meet a variety of requirements, including cost, sustainability, and adequate product protection. The types of projects you work on will range from following established guidelines and standards, to developing entirely new platformed solutions.

Job Description

• Lead cross-functional packaging development efforts from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with product, marketing, operations, and sustainability goals.
• Develop and execute robust project plans with clear sequencing, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure swift and successful execution.
• Drive innovation by identifying and implementing new materials, technologies, and processes that enhance product protection, user experience, and environmental performance.
• Mentor and support team members, sharing expertise, offering feedback, and helping others navigate complex challenges.
• Champion continuous improvement by proactively identifying opportunities to optimize packaging efficiency, reduce costs, and improve quality.
• Apply sound judgment to evaluate trade-offs, make timely decisions, and escalate when appropriate.
• Utilize and adapt standardized tools and processes to support both routine and non-standard packaging development and testing.
• Lead packaging efforts for both new product development and product improvement initiatives of any complexity.
• Collaborate effectively across functions, fostering alignment, resolving challenges, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
• Participate in and lead brainstorming sessions, contributing creative ideas and building on others’ input to develop breakthrough packaging solutions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, leveraging market insights and platform knowledge to inform packaging strategies and platform development.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across systems, supporting team-wide standardization and knowledge sharing.
• Model accountability and ownership, consistently delivering on commitments and learning from both successes and setbacks.

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