Entry Level Estee Lauder Engineering Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M• A• C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.
Description
Principle Objective: Support the Estee Lauder Corporate strategy for sustainable package development by ensuring packaging is developed to support the corporate vision and guidelines for responsible packaging (responsible material sourcing, responsible manufacturing processes, responsible product stewardship). Incorporate the values of unrivaled quality, creativity and innovation that allows Estee Lauder to continue to be the global leader in prestige beauty.
Responsibilities:
Education

• Assist senior developer with training the package development, design and marketing staff on sustainable packaging vision and road map, development guidelines and environmental metrics measurement.
• Assist senior developer by monitor new package development projects to ensure that brands are in compliance.

Project Work

• Assist senior developers with sustainable packaging projects and solutions that affect all brands of the Estee Lauder Companies.
• Enhance the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines by moving goals toward standards for the company.
• Research and identify global sources for recycled and renewable materials.
• Research and identify suppliers who have capabilities in the area of sustainable packaging.
• Follow and promote guidelines for material and process health working with sustainability scorecard.

Collaboration

• Work with marketing, GSR, Material Science, Corporate Innovations and suppliers to implement sustainable packaging solutions.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to develop manufacturing solutions for sustainable packaging.
• Maintain and build relationships in industry to support the corporate sustainable packaging strategy through participation in organizations such as the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, IOPP and APR.

Communication

• Build a strong working relationship with marketing, GSR, Material Science, Corporate Innovations and the suppliers.
• Record corporate and brand achievements against set goals.

Project Management

• Manage all aspects of the development process on new developments with the brand package developers and or line maintenance developer.
• Manage projects through Technical Packaging to ensure design and construction meets all Estee Lauder engineering requirements.
• Work with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering to define specifications, design criteria and defect ranges to ensure optimal process flow from manufacture of components through filling and assembly.
• Work with the brand package developer to develop package specifications and validate that technical drawings clearly identify all aspects required to define the package.
• Ensure all projects are completed and meet the intended design, quality, cost, functionality, and manufacturability objectives.
• Ensure that packages/components meet the needs of the Brand, Corporate, Regulatory and Environmental Legislation, and consumer safety.
• With the assistance of senior development, provide a comprehensive feasibility of each concept or package that defines function, manufacturability, component cost, tooling estimates, preliminary development lead time, risk and global consistency.
• Keep informed through colleagues, vendors, journals, professional affiliations, and seminars of new materials, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications
Education

• Minimum BS degree in Environmental Science, Packaging Science or Engineering.

Direct Experience

• 0-2 years' experience in cosmetic package development or environmental safety and development.

• Experience in beauty or related industry in a technical capacity.

Proficiency in computer systems including Unique Package Definition Systems, MS Excel, Word, Outlook and Timeline management systems.
Technical Competency

• Working knowledge of recycling industry, recycled feed stocks and end of life suppliers.
• Technical competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents.
• Basic knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging including but not limited to:
  1. 1. 1. Injection molding.
        2. Extrusion molding.
        3. Metal forming.
        4. Glass forming.
        5. Vacuum forming.
        6. Assembly of components.
        7. Dispensing systems (Pump, Airless).
        8. Folding carton and rigid box design.
• Basic knowledge of decorating techniques and materials used on primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.
• Basic knowledge of test methods used to validate component/package performance.

Professional and Personal Attributes

• Adept at building relationships within the organization and collaborating across multiple functions and geographies
• Adaptable and flexible, not averse to taking a risk. Embraces change and thrives in a dynamic, creative environment.
• Passionate and enthusiastic about driving an environmental agenda.

Pay Range:
The anticipated base salary range for this position is $75,350.00 to $112,500.00. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance), wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact USApplicantAccommodations@Estee.com.
Michigan Applicants: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify the company in writing of the need for an accommodation within 182 days after the date the person with a disability knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.
Philadelphia Applicants: Philadelphia's Fair Chance Hiring Law
Rhode Island Applicants: The company is subject to chapters 29-38 of title 28 of the general laws of Rhode Island and is therefore covered by the state's workers' compensation law.