Manufacturing Engineer I

Bath & Body Works; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite wellness center

401(k) with company match

Associate Stock Purchase Program

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discount

Paid time off and parental leave

Care.com subscription

Job summary

Bath & Body Works is seeking an individual contributor to drive process development and scale-up of new formulas for timely product launches. The role focuses on transferring technology to manufacturing, ensuring quality, cost targets, and on-time delivery across functions such as Product Development, R&D, Packaging and Quality.

The candidate should have 0-2 years of manufacturing experience, strong data analysis skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; personal care/home fragrance preferred.
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills with data analysis to drive actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead technology transfers to new suppliers and production lines.
• Coordinate formula transfers, pilot production, and line trials to ensure smooth development-to-production handoff.
• Assess filling, labeling and packaging equipment; support planning and cost-improvement efforts.

Skills

Process development

Scale-up

Transfer of technology

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physical or Natural Sciences

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

As an individual contributor you will be responsible for process development, scale-up of new formulas and transfer of technology to ensure product launches meet expectations in the areas of quality, cost, and timing. Additional areas of responsibility include continuous improvement of processes and formulas to deliver cost savings, improved quality, and lead times reductions. Previous experience in personal care formulating or manufacturing is preferred to ensure knowledge of raw materials and processes. This position interfaces internally with Product Development, Research & Development, Packaging and Quality.

Responsibilities:

Project Execution (80%)

• Initiate and lead technology transfers to new suppliers
• Organize and conduct formula transfers, pilot production (bulk compounding) and line trials (labeling and filling trials) to ensure smooth transition from development to production
• Assess and validate filling, labeling and pack-out equipment
• Attend and provide input to planning meetings
• Support manufacturing and alternate sourcing strategies
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with internal and external partners to ensure development timelines can be met

Issue Management (10%)

• Partner and drive issue resolution with internal and external teams to improve output, scrap, etc.
• Identify and track risk analysis to evaluate production success

Vendor Performance/Process Improvements (10%)

• Initiate, research, and implement value engineering principles to reduce costs, lead time and quality concerns

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, personal care/home fragrance manufacturing experience preferred
• Must demonstrate strong organization skills, problem solving capability and the ability to work through large amounts of data to generate conclusions and develop action plans
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly/concisely through oral and written methods
• Ability to travel 30%-40% domestically and internationally

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences.

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post‑secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.