Engineer III, Production Technical

Shiseido Company, Limited; East Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 88,592 - 121,814; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Volunteer Days

Paid Company Holidays

401K with 6% Company Match

Internal & International Mobility

Product Discounts & Annual Gratis

Employee-Led Affinity Groups

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Shiseido Company, Limited is seeking an Engineer III, Production Technical, located in East Windsor, Connecticut. This position involves managing projects aimed at enhancing production processes through improved technology and methods.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive salary range of $88,592 to $121,814, along with various benefits including life insurance and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in production operations in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or consumer goods companies.
• Knowledge of filling and assembly processes and high-speed machines.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects that improve production processes using machines and technology.
• Collaborate closely with Packaging and R&D teams.
• Create production labor standards for new products.

Skills

Production operations

Filling and assembly processes

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Word

Excel

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

SAP

Job description

Your Dreams, Our Future.

Location: East Windsor

Shiseido Americas is a subsidiary of the world‑renowned Shiseido Company Limited. Join our diverse team and be part of a portfolio of prestige beauty brands including Clé de Peau Beauté, Drunk Elephant, Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, NARS, SHISEIDO and several fragrance brands such as Issey Miyake, Narciso Rodriguez and Tory Burch. We value and celebrate human diversity.

Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Florida, we employ over 2,000 individuals across the US, Canada, and Latin America. Join our hub of talent and innovation, and help Shiseido pursue beauty innovations for a better world.

We foster a collaborative workplace culture that celebrates creative thinking, inclusivity, and diverse perspectives to drive success. By prioritizing our team and promoting an open‑minded environment, we push boundaries and bring new ideas to life.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Our manufacturing and packaging facility produces over 70MM units per year, demonstrating our can‑do attitude, collaborative spirit, and focus on continuous improvement. Always People First!

JOB SUMMARY

The Engineer III, Production Technical is responsible for managing projects that improve production processes using machines and technology or through improved methods. This role is part of the new products and processes development team, establishing the filling and assembly process requirements from development through production validation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Collaborate closely with Packaging and Research & Development teams to develop and design the filling and assembly process.
• Study existing equipment and processes with continuous improvement focus, preparing proposals for modification and investment to achieve it. This study includes reviewing new and existing products and identifying necessary equipment and change parts for all.
• Create production labor standards for all new products.
• Plan and perform product testing and validation on the factory floor in collaboration with operations and maintenance teams.
• Execute reports of line trial and validation.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies or alternative solutions, and resolve issues in collaboration with cross‑functional teams.
• Create complete, detailed SOP (Compliance – Filling and Assembly Specification) and support the operational training of all stakeholders.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Packaging, etc.)
• 5+ years of experience in production operations in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or consumer goods companies.
• Knowledge of filling and assembly processes and high‑speed machines.
• Ability to interpret process documentation and develop full‑scale processes.
• Packaging experience.
• Experience with lipstick technology (preferred).
• Hands‑on experience sourcing and purchasing manufacturing equipment & FAT/SAT (preferred).
• Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills such as decision making, goal setting, problem solving, negotiating, analytical and team building skills promoting positive attitudes and achievements.
• Ability to work in an agile, dynamic, team‑oriented environment meeting mission‑critical requirements and making decisions.
• Excellence in communication skills for negotiating, presenting, and resolving complex issues.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt at minimum.
• Experience leading Kaizen events.
• Experience with TPM Management System (Total Productivity Management).
• General knowledge of plant quality systems including quality control, non‑conformances, preventive maintenance, calibration, document, and data control processes.
• Experience leading or supporting capital projects and line qualifications.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project and SAP.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing 1/3 to 2/3

Walking 1/3 to 2/3

Use hands to finger, handle or feel 1/3 to 2/3

Reach with hands and arms Under 1/3

Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, or Crawl Not Applicable

Up to 10 pounds Under 1/3

Up to 25 pounds Under 1/3

Up to 50 pounds Under 1/3

If this sounds like you, we want you on our team. Apply today and let's create something beautiful!

Your Dreams. Our Future.

The base pay for this position may vary based on geographic location. Actual base pay will be based on several factors including job‑specific knowledge, education, skills, and depth of experience. In addition to base pay, we may offer additional forms of compensation as part of a total compensation package, including participation in our bonus program which features the ability to overachieve, in addition to a full range of competitive benefits.

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What We Can Offer You

• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K with 6% Company Match
• Internal & International Mobility
• Product Discounts & Annual Gratis
• Employee‑Led Affinity Groups
• Tuition Reimbursement

Shiseido is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law.

Salary (Min‑Max): $88,592‑$121,814

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