Packaging Engineer

Position

Packaging Engineer (Product Engineer II)

• Hybrid:
  In office/remote
• 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 Ops

• BS Degree in Packaging Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have 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.
• Expertise required:
  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.

Hybrid – Chattanooga, TN.

Compensation Range: $104,000‑$156,000

Full‑time employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year, 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Employees and their dependents residing in the U.S. are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.

Additional voluntary benefits and HSAs/FSA as applicable.

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.