Packaging Engineer

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Discover greater levels of performance. With over 1,300 stores throughout the U.S. and an innovative omni-channel ecosystem, Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. Ulta Beauty is expanding its digital capabilities, opening new stores on a continual basis and re‑designing existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences. We’re not just growing, we’re thriving through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to re‑imagination.

If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be more than you thought possible. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

We are seeking a skilled Packaging Engineer to develop and optimize packaging solutions for beauty and personal care products with a primary focus on compliance, quality, and operational execution. This role combines technical expertise with a solutions‑oriented mindset to deliver packaging that is functional, visually appealing, and aligned with sustainability goals. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and emerging packaging legislation at both state and global levels.

• Development: Create and refine packaging solutions for beauty products, ensuring functionality, aesthetics, and quality.
• Material Selection: Research and recommend materials that meet product, brand, and compliance requirements.
• Trials & Validation: Conduct packaging trials and quality control checks to ensure integrity and compliance with standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with product development, marketing, inventory, and supply chain teams to align packaging with brand identity and operational needs.
• Compliance: Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of packaging regulations and ensure all solutions meet mandatory compliance standards at state, national, and global levels.
• Data Collection: Manage collection and reporting of packaging data with external partners to support regulatory initiatives, including EPR reporting and sustainability as required.

• Supplier Engagement: Work with vendors to source materials and manage technical requirements, ensuring compliance and supporting sustainability as needed.
• Project Management: Lead packaging initiatives from concept through commercialization, including timelines, budgets, and cross‑functional coordination.
• Sample Review & Quality Control: Oversee hands‑on sample review and quality control processes with the operations team.
• Operational Partnership: Collaborate closely with inventory and key partners to ensure packaging supports business operations and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in packaging development in beauty or personal care.
• Hands on experience with compliance, quality control, and packaging data reporting; sustainability experience is a plus.
• Located in greater Chicago area.

The pay range for this position is $77,600.00 - $ / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full‑time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.

Part‑time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page:

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. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care…