Packaging Engineer

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.

About the role

UST is searching for a Packaging Engineer with shop floor experience in a packaging engineering role. Leading line trials and packaging validation activities is preferred. This is a hybrid (in-office/remote) position based in Chattanooga, TN.

• Component Development for components typically used in Personal Care products: Bottles, Tubes, Caps, Closures, Pumps, etc.
• Packaging 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 Operations

Requirements

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred
• 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
• Mid-level (5-10 years) experience in R&D at B2C or B2B
• Die line experience and understanding
• GMP experience strongly preferred

Pay

Compensation range: $104,000–$156,000

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), 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
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents residing in the US
• Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits
• Optional voluntary short-term disability benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses (as allowable under IRS guidelines)

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

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