Packaging Engineer

Packaging Engineer – Product Engineer II

We are searching for a Packaging Engineer with shop floor experience in packaging engineering, leading line trials, and packaging validation activities is preferred.

• 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) 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.

Role

Location:

Hybrid – 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, 10 paid holidays, paid bereavement leave and jury duty. Eligibility to participate in the 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching, medical, dental, and vision insurance, basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Additional voluntary benefits such as Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available as per IRS guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.