Packaging Engineer: Innovation & Capacity Lead

Unilever PLC

Jefferson City (MO)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 133,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Unilever in Jefferson City, MO is seeking a Category Packaging Equipment Engineer to lead installation, optimization and technology initiatives in the Personal Care packaging area. You will drive innovation, oversee projects from concept through start-up, and deliver value by applying process and packing engineering principles, ensuring safety and compliance.

You will collaborate with R&D, Planning and site teams, manage scope, cost and schedule, and champion digital tools and standard

Qualifications

B.S. or B.E. in Engineering with demonstrated working experience.
Min 3 years' experience in related Engineering or R&D in FMCG/ related industry.
Knowledge of chemical process/ packing equipment principles and hygienic design.
Project and time management skills to coordinate multiple work streams.
Experience with EEM/EPM or continuous improvement approaches is a plus.

Responsibilities

Early involvement in projects from Idea Phase through Post Start-Up Support with cross-functional teams.
Define technical scope, cost and timeline, and manage risks.
Communications and stakeholder management across site, R&D, and planning teams.
Develop trial/qualification plans and ensure successful execution.