Packaging Engineer

UST; Summit (MI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid vacation

Job summary

UST is seeking a Packaging Engineer/Product Engineer I for positions located in Summit, NJ or Fort Washington, PA. The role focuses on packaging development, testing, change control, and cross-functional collaboration with suppliers and contract manufacturers.

Candidates should have 5–7 years of packaging experience and a BS in Packaging Engineering or equivalent. Skin care, cosmetics, FDA/GMP experience is preferred, with responsibilities spanning documentation, validation, and cross-team

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years professional experience.
• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Preferred Experience: Skin Care, Cosmetics, FDA / GMP experience preferred
• Component Development: Bottles, Tubes, Caps, Closures, Pumps Packaging Validation Line Trial experience Packaging Specification development, review and implementation

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Packaging Suppliers.
• Manage Cost Improvement initiatives.
• Conduct and manage Packaging Testing Initiation and Review of Change Control documentation; Writing Technical Justifications.
• Must work closely as part of cross-functional team External Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Support and Coordinate Packaging Activities: Primary Packaging contact with all relevant internal parties and Suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Sites.
• Develop and provide necessary documentation for 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 related functions related to specification changes
• Work with R&D and Ops to develop any technical validation plans required to initiate specification updates.

Skills

Packaging

Consumer Products

Education

BS in Packaging Engineering

Job description

Who We Are

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

Role Description

Packaging Engineer

Product Engineer I

You Are

UST is searching for Consumer Product Packaging Engineer located in either Summit, NJ or Fort Washington, PA.

The Opportunity

• Working closely with Packaging Suppliers Manage Cost Improvement initiatives
• Conduct and manage Packaging Testing Initiation and Review of Change Control documentation; Writing Technical Justifications
• Must work closely as part of cross-functional team External Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Support and Coordinate Packaging Activities: Primary Packaging contact with all relevant internal parties and Suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Sites
• Develop and provide necessary documentation for 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 related functions related to specification changes
• Work with R&D and Ops to develop any technical validation plans required to initiate specification updates.

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

What You Need

• 5 - 7 years professional experience. BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Excellent base salary and full benefits package.
• Preferred Experience: Skin Care, Cosmetics, FDA / GMP experience preferred
• Component Development: Bottles, Tubes, Caps, Closures, Pumps Packaging Validation Line Trial experience Packaging Specification development, review and implementation

Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.

Role Location

New Jersey

Compensation Range: $71,000-$107,000

Benefits

Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.

Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).

All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

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. We 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.

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Skills

Consumer Products, Packaging