Packaging Engineer Co-Op

Overview

PACKAGING ENGINEER CO-OP

SUMMER 2026 (7.5 MONTHS)

SANFORD, NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

Kick off a challenging and rewarding engineering career with Coty! Our Supply Chain Packaging Engineer Co-Op assists the Research and Development Packaging team in the definition of packages which meet COTY’s required criteria in terms of Functionality, Manufacturability, Aesthetics, Safety, Innovation and Creativity, and Recyclability and Sustainability. The SCP Engineer executes and validates the design of components and finished goods through first production.

• Completely define revised, stock, and custom package design requirements and execute qualification plans according to these requirements and corporate global and local Policy, Process, Standard Work including Technical Readiness and CQV Parameters.
• Develop and document testing plans, drawings, qualification tests, and final specifications including limits and ranges for components and finished packages.
• Collaborate with internal departments to determine timing and feasibility of new and/or existing package designs related to cost, functionality, compatibility and qualification.
• Research alternative designs to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
• Travel to component vendors and outside contractors, COTY global offices, and other sites as required.
• Participate in Cycle and Flow Time reduction for department activities and develop standard work.
• Research new ideas and innovation from strategic suppliers for COTY’s exclusive use.
• Manage the accuracy and modification of Bills of Material for all products produced in Sanford.
• Logistic weights and dimensions accuracy on products produced in Sanford.
• Resolve component and specification issues for existing packages.
• Participate in special projects, as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the classification of the position.

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• Analytical problem solving and information gathering skills (Key Performance Indicator reporting, gap analysis, Kaizen, Loss Tree, cause-and-effect diagrams, 5-whys, etc.)

Functional / Technical

Skills:

• Understanding of materials and tooling which produce rigid and flexible packaging such as glass, injection molding, tubes, folding cartons, etc. and decoration techniques
• Understanding of interactions between multiple components and packaging assembly methods, including tolerance simulations
• Lean tools (i.e poka yoke / mistake proofing / pFMEA, SMED, Standard work, value stream mapping, TPM, 5S, continuous flow, visual factory, pull systems / Kanban, etc.)
• Intermediate to advanced level computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Access, drawing software, SAP).

Education Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 1-2 years remaining till graduation.

This is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

• Our recruiter will contact you.
• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life…