Associate Packaging Engineer LAB

Background & Purpose of the Job

Unilever is a global Fast-Moving Consumer Goods company holding powerful brands like Tresemme, Nexxus, Dove, Axe, Vaseline, and Prestige cosmetic brands like Dermalogica and Paula’s Choice. We create products that enrich and improve people’s lives today and for the changing environment tomorrow – aiming to make sustainable living commonplace. Unilever brings purpose, joy and delightful experiences to consumers and customers. Unilever R&D is looking for an exceptional new member to be part of its Beauty & Wellbeing Packaging Development Team.

Who You Are & What You’ll Do:
The individual will be responsible for the functional testing of primary and secondary packaging for innovation, renovation, sustainability and cost savings initiatives across various B&W Skin Care, Hair Care & Prestige brands. You will work as part of the Packaging Engineering team to manage and execute test plans for multiple development projects across a range of pack formats stock and prioritize tasks based on timelines.
The position will require collaboration and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently within our technical team, attention to fine details in performing the tests and capturing results with creation of concise technical reports.
You’re a born leader: You will have the autonomy to efficiently manage workload with testing needs coming from across the packaging team. By partnering with the packaging engineering team you will help unlock the delivery of technical functional and optimized packaging solutions for the consumer.

You love to win, and have fun doing it: In a dynamic and ever-changing business environment you will create magic by providing packaging that wins in the market place and brings a remarkable experience to the consumer.

You’re a change maker: Challenging Status quo and bringing a fresh perspective on how to deliver projects and packaging concepts into the market place is strongly encouraged.

You’re a culture & change champion: Do you know about the Unilever Sustainability goals? We are looking for a team member who is passionate to discover their purpose and are free to champion it. Placing sustainability at the forefront of innovation development.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:
B.S. Degree, preferred to have lab testing and industry experience, and/or relevant internship experiences, and analytical skills.
Knowledge of package testing for rigid, flexible and premium packaging especially for Beauty and premium beauty brands.
The ability to follow established test methods with consistency and accuracy and to train others. The ability to utilize and train others in LIMS.
Possess general communication and prioritization skills to be able to quickly understand context of testing needs on project-by-project basis to manage priorities and expectations within our packaging team.
Time management skills are critical to be able to schedule and complete testing within agreed timelines to enable packaging commitments within broader projects to be maintained.
An appreciation for consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging functionality. An entrepreneurial mindset is beneficial.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $58,700 to $86,280. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. 

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible. 

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible. 

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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