Packaging Engineer

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.

• 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.
• 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 covering additional projects.
• Die line experience and understanding.
• GMP experience strongly preferred.

Hybrid:
In office/remote, Chattanooga, TN.

Compensation Range: $104,000 - $156,000.

Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, 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. They are eligible for the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Medical, dental, and vision insurance are provided for employees and their dependents.

Additional company‑paid benefits include basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Employees may purchase optional voluntary short‑term disability coverage and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and commuting expenses. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.

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.