Design Engineer

Job description

In Home Care we are committed to a Clean Future. As described by our HC president “Clean Future is how we are fundamentally changing the way that some of the world’s most well-known cleaning and laundry products are created, manufactured and packaged”, if this excites you please click here to Find out more.

We are looking for a creative and inspirational Design Engineer to join the Home Care packaging team here at our R&D centre in Shanghai. If you want to be a part of a team working across some of China, and the world’s biggest FMCG brands and shape their sustainable future, then we would like to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

As a Design Engineer in Home Care you will work across multiple innovation and capability projects which reflect Unilever’s packaging and future technology strategy.

You will support projects within cross functional teams and be responsible for engineering future packaging, new technologies and novel formats such as laundry capsules, turning technically feasible concepts into mass manufacturable products.

Main Responsibilities

·  As part of the HomeCare packaging design team, lead packaging engineering design work for key innovation projects
·  Use engineering tools (CAD, simulation and prototype) to develop and validate ideas taking them from concept to production with rigour and speed
·  Lead & define design engineering process for developing and validating new packaging to ensure it is landed in the market right first time
·  Deliver pack design engineering capability for faster development of new packs in line with China timescales. Reduce time and risk through knowledge of the business and proximity to Supply Chain
·  Leverage China capability & ecosystem to reduce global packaging development and scale up timings through new partners and approaches.
·  Scout for packaging design and technology in North Asia for the next generation of HC packaging toolbox and packaging innovation funnels across the globe.
·  Work closely with extended global design team, creative and technical partners to support and land innovation projects across the globe

Skills

·  Degree in product design, mechanical design or similar, with a good understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing techniques.
·  Experience in a design engineering role, ideally in a consumer goods business
·  Experience creating 2D technical drawings and managing structured data
·  Strong 3D CAD design skills with expertise in parametric solid and/or surface modelling. (We use Unigraphics NX, but Solidworks, CREO etc would be welcome).
·  Relevant experience supporting component design and engineering. Experience in plastic packaging components, paper and board packaging and/or novel product formats such as capsules is preferred but not essential.
·  A creative, logical and analytical mind to generate innovative design solutions to technical design problems.
·  Must be used-to be working as part of multi-disciplined teams
·  Strong communicator and influencer
·  A passion to learn and willingness to develop new skills
·  An eye for detail
·  Proven project experience with ability to meet deadlines

What do we offer:

·  Opportunity to work on brands with the power to brighten peoples’ lives all over the world
·  Be part of a diverse and ambitious team shaping the future of Home Care brands packaging
·  Exciting career opportunities in a global, purpose led business
·  We are looking for the right people for our roles and our ambition, we are open to talk about how our flexible working policies can make this role the right one for you

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.