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Packaging Technologist

Unilever, City of Westminster

Packaging Technologist

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Unilever, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 13 Jun | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 4877cde4b5574201b477252ab8255f1d

Location ref: City of Westminster

Full Job Description

  • Lead and support packaging development across innovation and renovation projects, from concept through to industrialisation
  • Provide technical packaging expertise to cross-functional project teams, ensuring designs meet performance, quality and manufacturing requirements
  • Define functional specifications, risk assessments (including FMEA), and validation strategies for components and systems
  • Plan and deliver packaging trials, lab testing, pilot runs and factory line trials, including management of technicians and external partners
  • Analyse test data using statistical and digital tools to identify risks, drive decisions and improve design robustness
  • Collaborate with Design and Simulation teams to validate and calibrate virtual models using physical test data
  • Work with suppliers globally to improve, harmonise and qualify aerosol and deodorant packaging components
  • Contribute to capability building and continuous improvement, including development of new test methods and design rules.

    A technical background in engineering, science, design, materials or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in packaging development, working with packaging materials and technologies (e.g. metals, plastics, aerosols, complex assemblies).
  • Confidence working with technical drawings, tolerances, and test data.
  • Experience with defining & developing testing methods, and comfortable with data analysis & interpretation (eg statistical process control). Experience in metrology is preferred.
  • Digital fluency and confidence working with data, digital tools and analytics to inform decisions
  • Knowledge of personal care, or specifically deodorant, packaging (aerosol, stick, or roll-on formats) is a strong advantage.

    Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.
    • Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That's why our purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace', Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programmes and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all. Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self. Many of Unilever's recruitment sites publish a warning to candidates about recruitment fraud. The Cyber Security team also proactively scan for signs of people setting up fake Unilever sites and act to close them down. What can I do? If you become aware of potential recruitment fraud, spot fake Unilever recruitment adverts or fake LinkedIn profiles, report them via Una Live Chat. Unilever does not accept responsibility or liability for any candidates who are financially impacted by recruitment fraud. Your vigilance is key!

    Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/packaging-technologist-126974406
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