Packaging Engineer
Packaging Engineer
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. UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.
The Opportunity
- Hybrid: In office/remote
- Component Development for components typically used in Personal Care products: Bottles, Tubes, Caps, Closures, Pumps, etc.
- Package Specification development, review and implementation
- Lead packaging line trials
- Packaging Validation
- Labeling changes
- Conduct and manage Packaging Testing
- Change Control documentation
- Writing Technical Justifications
- Work with R&D and Ops
What You Need
- BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent)
- Direct Packaging Innovation experience in the Personal Care Consumer Products industry (Personal Care, Skin Health, Beauty, Cosmetics, OTC, food, chemicals)
- Technical background in primary packaging development and design, specification, testing, tooling/molding process, materials, and manufacturing qualification
- Secondary packaging experience a plus
- Industry background can be any of the following: personal care, beauty, food, chemicals
- Mid-level (5-10 years) experience in R&D at B2C or B2B who could cover the additional projects
- Die line experience and understanding GMP experience strongly preferred
Compensation
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.
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.
- Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.
- Eligible to participate in the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- 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) program 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.
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.