Packaging Engineer II

We appreciate your interest in employment with The Honest Company! The Honest Company is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities who need assistance with the application process may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation in accordance with applicable law. If you need assistance in completing this application or with the application process because of a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department at 1.888.862.8818 or 1.310.857.3020. About Us The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST) is a personal care company dedicated to creating cleanly-formulated and sustainably-designed products spanning categories across diapers, wipes, baby personal care, beauty, apparel, household care and wellness. Launched in 2012, the Company is on a mission to challenge ingredients, ideals, and industries through the power of the Honest brand, the Honest team, and the Honest Standard. For more information about the Honest Standard and the Company, please visit www.honest.com . Our Mission We're on a mission to empower people to live happy, healthy lives. We're a wellness brand with values rooted in consciousness, community, transparency, and design. Every day and in every way, we hold ourselves to an Honest standard. We believe that it is our responsibility to do our part to help create a healthy and sustainable future for all. The Role The Packaging Engineer II supports the development of packaging in the All Purpose Wipes, Diapers, and Baby Personal Care categories. You will execute packaging innovation projects, maintain rigorous testing processes, and support programs that enhance retail presence and shelf performance for a mission-driven brand. What You’ll Do Project Execution: Manage end-to-end packaging development and coordinate with vendor partners to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery. Engineering Excellence: Engineer superior primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions, including testing protocols to validate functionality, durability, and regulatory compliance. Retail Compliance: Ensure all packaging meets the specific retail requirements for major partners including Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Performance Optimization: Optimize packaging for manufacturability, lead-time targets, and cost-of-goods (COGS). Value Engineering: Drive significant bottom-line impact by leading value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives; identify and implement material optimization strategies in close collaboration with Procurement, Operations, and Finance teams without compromising quality or shelf impact. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support cross-functional initiatives across R&D, Brand, Sales, Retail, and Operations to ensure full launch-readiness. Sustainability Leadership: Partner with suppliers and professional organizations to push the limitations of sustainable packaging and integrate ESG goals into the packaging roadmap. Technical SME: Act as the Subject Matter Expert for materials including Paper/Pulp, Corrugate, and Flexible/Rigid Plastics. You’ll Love This Job If You’re: A Strategic Influencer: You translate complex industry trends into competitive advantages. A Master of Velocity: You excel at project management in high-complexity environments and thrive in fast-paced product cycles. What You Bring Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Packaging Technology, Packaging Engineering, or equivalent. Experience: 2-4 years of CPG packaging development (diapers, personal care, or food experience preferred). Technical Skills: Proficiency in TOPS/CAPE (pallet software). Knowledge of manufacturing, QA (CQV p…