Packaging Engineer

UST; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days vacation

6 days sick leave

10 paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Job summary

UST is seeking a Packaging Engineer (Product Engineer I) to drive cost improvements and lead packaging development efforts in a cross-functional setting. The role requires collaboration with suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal teams to ensure compliant, efficient packaging solutions for skincare/cosmetics products.

Location options include Summit, NJ or Fort Washington, PA; 5–7 years of experience and a packaging engineering degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years professional experience.
• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• Preferred experience in skincare, cosmetics, FDA/GMP environments.
• Experience with component development (bottles, tubes, caps, closures, pumps) and packaging validation line trials.
• Experience in packaging specification development, review, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Packaging Suppliers to drive cost improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and manage Packaging Testing Initiation and review of Change Control documentation; write Technical Justifications.
• Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team; external manufacturing experience preferred.
• Support and coordinate Packaging Activities; serve as primary Packaging contact with internal parties, Suppliers, and Contract Manufacturing Sites.
• Develop and provide necessary documentation for New Development Projects (NDP) such as Development Plan, Technical Review forum, APR statements, technical memos, etc.
• Serve as Packaging Representative on cross-functional teams to plan and coordinate all package-engineering functions related to specification changes.
• Work with R&D and Ops to develop technical validation plans required to initiate specification updates.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Cost optimization

Change control

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Tools

Packaging validation equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Packaging Engineer (Product Engineer I)

Location: Summit, NJ or Fort Washington, PA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Packaging Suppliers to drive cost improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and manage Packaging Testing Initiation and review of Change Control documentation; write Technical Justifications.
• Collaborate as part of a cross‑functional team; external manufacturing experience preferred.
• Support and coordinate Packaging Activities; serve as primary Packaging contact with internal parties, Suppliers, and Contract Manufacturing Sites.
• Develop and provide necessary documentation for New Development Projects (NDP) such as Development Plan, Technical Review forum, APR statements, technical memos, etc.
• Serve as Packaging Representative on cross‑functional teams to plan and coordinate all package‑engineering functions related to specification changes.
• Work with R&D and Ops to develop technical validation plans required to initiate specification updates.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years professional experience.
• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) preferred.
• Preferred experience in skincare, cosmetics, FDA/GMP environments.
• Experience with component development (bottles, tubes, caps, closures, pumps) and packaging validation line trials.
• Experience in packaging specification development, review, and implementation.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $71,000‑$107,000 per year (dependent on location, role, skill set, education and experience).

Benefits include: 10 days paid vacation per year, 6 days paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, paid bereavement leave, jury duty pay, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental and vision insurance, basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, health savings account, flexible spending account, and additional voluntary benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. UST will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and "fair chance" ordinances. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.