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About the Role

The Analyst, Global Packaging Development is an entry-level position within The Estée Lauder Companies’ Packaging Development organization, focused on bringing innovative, high-quality packaging solutions to market. This role is designed to build future technical packaging leaders through hands-on development, coaching, and collaboration, supporting packaging development and commercialization across various brands and product categories.

Responsibilities

Support the development and commercialization of packaging across one or more brands or product categories.
Develop technical expertise while contributing to packaging solutions that strengthen brand identity, elevate consumer experience, improve sustainability, and support business growth.
Partner with Marketing, Design, Product Development, R&I, BVC, GSM, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Sustainability, Material Science, Package Testing, and supplier partners.
Develop an understanding of assigned brands, consumers, product categories, and packaging strategies.
Support the development of packaging solutions that protect and enhance brand identity while meeting consumer expectations.
Contribute to informing decision making regarding packaging's influence on quality, cost, sustainability, manufacturing, speed to market, and consumer experience.
Develop a strong understanding of the Company’s business objectives and how Packaging Development contributes to commercial success.
Demonstrate curiosity regarding emerging packaging trends, competitive products, and evolving consumer behaviors.
Assist in evaluating new packaging concepts, technologies, materials, manufacturing processes, and dispensing systems.
Research packaging innovations both within and outside the beauty industry.
Support technical feasibility studies including functionality, manufacturability, cost, tooling, development timing, sustainability, and technical risk.
Participate in supplier innovation meetings and concept evaluations.
Utilize AI-enabled tools to accelerate technical research, organize information, summarize technical findings, and support engineering documentation.
Support packaging development activities from concept through commercialization.
Manage assigned project responsibilities while receiving coaching from senior Packaging Development leaders.
Assist in developing package feasibility assessments, technical specifications, packaging outlines, component cost analyses, technical drawings, development timelines, risk assessments, and FMEA documentation.
Support package testing and validation activities.
Assist with supplier communications and development activities.
Develop strong project management skills including planning, organization, prioritization, and follow-through.
Identify and escalate technical and project risks.
Build positive working relationships with cross-functional teams and supplier partners.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and effectively communicate project updates.
Learn to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support Packaging Development as a collaborative business partner.
Demonstrate accountability for personal development and continuous learning.
Seek coaching and feedback from experienced Packaging Development professionals.
Share knowledge openly and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Support teammates and actively participate in team initiatives.
Operate with excellence within ELC digital ecosystem supporting packaging operations.
Develop proficiency using AI-enabled productivity tools.
Utilize AI responsibly while maintaining engineering judgment and validating technical accuracy.
Explore opportunities to automate routine administrative activities and improve workflow efficiency.
Continuously build digital literacy and embrace new technologies.
Follow Company policies regarding responsible AI use, confidentiality, and information security.
Build knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, decoration technologies, dispensing systems, testing methodologies, and commercialization requirements.
Develop an understanding of package engineering principles including fit, function, tolerances, manufacturability, and quality.
Learn Company engineering standards, development processes, documentation requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Support sustainability initiatives including PPWR compliance and environmentally responsible package design.
Continue expanding technical knowledge through supplier interactions, training, conferences, professional organizations, and industry publications.

Requirements

Minimum BS degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
0-2 years experience in Package Development, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing or Package Testing lab in cosmetics or related industry.
Proficiency in computer systems including, Microsoft Suite.
Basic competency in analysis of geometric objects in 2 and 3 dimensions including understanding of clearances, fit and finish of packaging components and subcomponents.
Basic competency of CAD software.
Basic knowledge of materials used in the construction and manufacturing of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging including but not limited to: Injection molding, Extrusion molding, Metal forming, Glass forming, Vacuum forming, Assembly of components, Dispensing systems (Pump, Airless), 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.
Managing assigned project tasks and deliverables.
Organizing personal workload and meeting agreed project commitments.
Preparing technical documentation and analyses.
Communicating project status to the project team.
Identifying and escalating technical or project risks.
Escalate technical decisions impacting quality, manufacturability, cost, timing, sustainability, or consumer safety.
Escalate supplier performance concerns.
Escalate significant project risks or schedule impacts.
Escalate cross-functional alignment issues requiring leadership support.

Skills

Packaging Development
Quality Assurance
Manufacturing
Package Testing
Microsoft Suite
CAD software
Injection molding
Extrusion molding
Metal forming
Glass forming
Vacuum forming
Assembly of components
Dispensing systems (Pump, Airless)
Folding carton and rigid box design
Decorating techniques
Test methods
Project management
AI-enabled tools

Location

New York, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
0-2 years

Education Level

BS degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Materials Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Salary/Compensations

$66,300.00 - $96,050.00

Benefits

Eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
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

About the Company

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.
It 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.
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.