Associate Packaging Engineer- Beauty & Wellbeing

Associate Packaging Engineer- Beauty & Wellbeing

Job Description

Background & Purpose of the Job

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company holding powerful brands like Dove, Axe, Magnum, Vaseline, and Knorr.  We create products that enrich and improve people’s lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow – aiming to make sustainable living commonplace.  Unilever brings purpose, joy and delightful experiences to consumers and customers.    Unilever Packaging is looking for an exceptional new member to be part of its North America Beauty and Wellbeing team.  

Who You Are & What You’ll Do:

The individual will be responsible for the design and delivery of primary and secondary packaging for innovation, renovation, sustainability and cost savings initiatives. You will manage multiple development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines. You will author packaging specifications for primary and secondary packaging, request and approve BOM’s, and input into the artwork development process for the Beauty and Wellbeing Category.  You will use simulation tools and perform physical functional testing to validate the packaging you develop. You will deliver effectively in a cross-functional team environment by working with Brand, Planning, Formulation, Procurement, Quality, and many external suppliers.  The position will also interface with Supply Chain for manufacturing scale-up including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, and improving line efficiency. The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams is essential.

You’re a born leader:  You will deliver packaging innovation and renovation, with minimal guidance, by partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to delight the consumer with sustainable and creative packaging solutions. 

You love to win, and have fun doing it:   In a dynamic and ever-changing business environment you will create magic by providing packaging that wins in the marketplace and brings a remarkable experience to the consumer. 

You’re a change maker: Challenging Status quo and bringing a fresh perspective on how to deliver projects and packaging concepts into the marketplace is strongly encouraged.

You’re a culture & change champion:   Do you know about the Unilever Sustainable Living Plan?  We are looking for a team member who is passionate to discover their purpose and are free to champion it. Placing sustainability at the forefront of innovation development.  

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

B.S. Degree in Packaging Science, or Engineering equivalent with 0 - 3 years practical experience, including Co-ops and internships, in the packaging field.

Basic technical competence and packaging component knowledge and experience, in rigid bottles, closures, flexible packaging.

Prior experience and technical understanding of aerosols a strong plus.

Basic Supply Chain knowledge related to packaging filling lines and Packaging QA.

Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles. 

Must demonstrate the ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components, with appropriate guidance, that meet consumer, brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives. 

Must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities and maintain packaging commitments to project scheduling.

Must have a basic understanding of consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution. An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.

Must be able to communicate issues effectively to technical and non-technical personnel. (Brand, Finance, Creative, Manufacturing)

Must have operable computer software skills – Microsoft office-Word, excel, powerpoint, etc..; SAP PLM and Teamcenter/Active Workspace experience a plus

What We Can Offer You

Culture for Growth | Top Notch Employee Health & Well Being Benefits | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach |