Packaging Engineer Co-op: R&D & Innovation (Spring 2027)

Coty; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 21,160,000 - 32,622,000; Part time

Job summary

Coty in Sanford, NC is offering a 7.5‑month Packaging Engineer Co‑op starting Spring 2027. The role supports the R&D Packaging team by defining packages that meet functionality, manufacturability, aesthetics, safety, innovation, recyclability and sustainability criteria and by validating designs through first production.

The co‑op emphasizes collaboration across departments, supplier engagement, and process improvements while following GMP policies and site procedures.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 1–2 years left before graduation.
• Minimum 1–2 years remaining till graduation required.

Responsibilities

• Define revised, stock, and custom package design requirements and execute qualification plans.
• Develop and document testing plans, drawings, qualification tests, and final specs including limits for components and packages.
• Collaborate with internal departments on timing, cost, functionality and qualification of designs.
• Research alternative designs to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Travel to component vendors, outside contractors, and other sites as required.
• Participate in Cycle and Flow Time reduction for department activities and develop standard work.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Packaging materials knowledge

Lean tools experience

SAP

MS Excel

Education

B.S. Degree in Engineering with 1-2 years remaining till graduation

Tools

Visio

Drawing software

Job description

Coty in Sanford, NC is offering a 7.5‑month Packaging Engineer Co‑op starting Spring 2027. The role supports the R&D Packaging team by defining packages that meet functionality, manufacturability, aesthetics, safety, innovation, recyclability and sustainability criteria and by validating designs through first production.

The co‑op emphasizes collaboration across departments, supplier engagement, and process improvements while following GMP policies and site procedures.