Packaging Development Engineer
5 days ago
Barcelona
At Revlon, we’re passionate about all things beauty and inspiring women to ‘Live Boldly’. Since the launch of the first opaque nail enamel in 1932, Revlon has provided our consumers with high-quality products that deliver sophisticated glamour. Today, Revlon's diversified portfolio of brands is sold in more than 150 countries worldwide. It includes some of the world’s most iconic and desired brands in colour cosmetics, skincare, haircare, hair colour, and fragrances. At Revlon, we are equally passionate about our team! We celebrate success, invest in health and wellbeing initiatives, and support professional development programs designed to unlock potential. ABOUT THE ROLE The position, based in Barcelona, serves as a key technical resource to assist in the development and design of packaging materials that meet product specifications and consumer needs. Generate new Packaging for product launches in response to a given brief, evaluate new suppliers, collaborate on supply and packaging options, and manage design-to-value projects and tasks that support project implementation. End-to-end packaging responsibility for each NPD, Business Continuity, and Cost Savings projects will sit with the Packaging Development Engineer Key Responsibilities: • Lead and execute NPD and EPD projects, ensuring complete alignment with brand strategy and product relevance., • Design and develop packaging in collaboration with Marketing, Formulation, Procurement, and Supply Chain, considering formula needs, manufacturing capabilities, lead times, MOQs, and cost optimization., • Conduct packaging investigations — defining preliminary BOMs, coordinating with suppliers (via GSP), estimating costs, tooling, and trial expenses, and assessing manufacturability., • Collaborate with Formulation and Testing Labs to ensure product-pack compatibility and with Packaging Engineering to guarantee efficient line performance., • Partner with Finance and Innovation Operations to track cost estimations throughout project phases, ensuring COG and GM targets are met., • Support factory first runs when necessary to ensure successful industrialization., • Provide innovation insights to Marketing — focusing on performance, shapes, sustainability trends, and new technologies., • Own and maintain all packaging documentation:, • BOMs, technical specs, supplier documentation, sustainability data, and logistics information., • Define quality standards for components and finished goods in collaboration with Marketing and QC., • Support Quality teams in issue resolution, applying technical acceptance criteria., • Lead Design-to-Value (DTV) projects to improve cost efficiency, performance, and quality., • Work closely with Procurement to identify and qualify new suppliers, implement packaging source changes, and support insourcing/outsourcing initiatives driven by cost or supply needs., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, materials, and technologies, driving continuous improvement and sustainability in packaging development. REQUIREMENTS ✓ A bachelor’s degree in Packaging engineering, Industrial engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent is required. ✓Basic knowledge of packaging materials and technologies ✓Desirable 3-5 years of experience in Packaging development with a demonstrated track record of delivering results in a complex environment, but not necessary. ✓Fluent Spanish and English. ✓Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint)
