Senior Project Engineer

Company Description

HCP Packaging is a leading global provider of primary packaging solutions for the cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance industries. Headquartered in Shanghai, China, HCP has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1960 in Taiwan and has grown organically and through strategic acquisitions. HCP operates world-class production facilities across China, Mexico, Germany, and France, with regional sales and service offices located in the USA, UK, Germany, France, Taiwan, and China. Under the ownership of Carlyle Private Equity since 2024, HCP continues to invest in its future and expand its innovative product offerings.

Role Description

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for all engineering and technical-related disciplines associated with each project, including the management of new product development. In this role, you will schedule, plan, forecast, resource, and manage all technical-related activities, with a major focus on both project accuracy and quality, from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

· Review initial customer briefs with Sales and Manufacturing to ensure projects are properly quoted and designed;

· Develop and track project timelines;

· Review both initial draft and detailed product designs and drawings, material selection, and compliance with costing;

· Analyze tooling qualification data and samples;

· Review customer artwork and die lines and work directly with manufacturing teams and customers to resolve technical issues or concerns;

· Interface with HCP Global Sales and Manufacturing teams while collaborating with customers daily; acting as the technical liaison for all 3 groups;

· Clearly communicate complex technical items or issues to non-technical people in a concise manner; and

· Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications

Qualifications

· Bachelors’ degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required;

· 5 - 10 years of experience in the cosmetics industry, in either package development or packaging engineering;

· Experience working with MS Project and MS office applications, and working knowledge of SolidWorks and/or Pro-E is a plus;

· Experience working on both the Customer side (i.e., L’Oreal, Estee Lauder, etc.) and the Supplier side (i.e., HCP Packaging and other Cosmetics Packaging Companies) is preferred;

· Candidates should either have prior technical experience with our commodity types (i.e., mascara, lip gloss, lipstick, nail enamel packages, compacts, IBM and ISBM bottles, and skin care jars and closures).