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Senior Packaging Engineer

United States, Englewood Cliffs Employment contract 88600.00 - 133000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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The North America Foods business unit has been identified as a key growth area for Unilever globally. A robust end to end agenda has been created for historical growth over the next 3-5yrs. The primary purpose of this role is to provide leadership and instill rigor within the Foods Packaging R&D team, while identifying, shaping and leading technically complex Packaging activities that support North America Nutrition agenda. The right candidate should bring the necessary skillset, attitude and professionalism, along with an understanding of rigid packaging development and functional requirements to develop and qualify new pack structures.

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering key packaging activities to delivery Innovations, Cost Savings, Business Continuity and Sustainability program OTIF
  • Manage multiple package development projects and prioritize tasks based on timelines
  • Interface with Manufacturing and Supply Chain for packaging related projects including line trials, production start-ups, cost savings, improving line efficiencies related to packaging, as well as resolving documentation issues for specifications
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with teams composed of individuals with technical and non-technical backgrounds and perspectives
  • Provide technical guidance to junior team members, hold suppliers accountable and challenge the status quo.

Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Packaging Science, or engineering equivalent
  • 5 to 7 years' experience in the packaging field
  • Strong rigid packaging knowledge, with relevant qualification experience on different molding platforms
  • Must demonstrate understanding of package development process and engineering principles
  • Must demonstrate ability to design and develop primary and secondary packaging components that meet consumer, Brand, customer, and manufacturing objectives
  • Must be able to demonstrate a general understanding of project management to realize the order, importance, and impact of appropriate project activities and maintain Packaging commitments to project scheduling
  • Must understand consumer, business, and category needs and the relationship to packaging decisions & execution.

What we offer

  • Health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage)
  • Retirement savings benefits
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Sick leave
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Access to numerous voluntary benefits.

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