Job Title: Packaging Engineering Lead Location: Leeds Office & R&D Work Level: WL1D Function: Research & Development MAIN JOB PURPOSE The Packaging Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the operation and continuous improvement of the Leeds packaging facilities, including measurement lab, packaging lab & packaging pilot plant facilities. This role defines trial plans and validation processes for innovation projects, identifies future capability needs, and acts as the area leader to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all facilities and equipment. MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Area Leader for Pilot Plant & Lab (Packaging), and associated storage areas. Responsible for area safety, documentation (RA, SOPs), training, servicing & calibration. Deputy area leader for Gas House & Constant Temperature Rooms. Ensure packaging capabilities are future-fit & identify routes to improve capabilities & efficiencies, including leading new equipment design projects. Work with x-functional teams to lead the scale up of innovations into sourcing units via pilot plant validation & main plant trials. Lead digital programme to build virtual manufacturing capability. Subject matter expert in metrology, including measurement definition, methods & fixturing. Troubleshoot & write CMM programmes. Equipment owner for X-Ray – train and maintain. Manage & permit writing for contractors. EXPERIENCE Engineering background, ideally with NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience in an engineering role. Experience with aerosol manufacturing. Experience with metrology methods (CT Scanning, X-Ray, CMM, Vision Systems) Experience in an FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) manufacturing environment is desirable. KEY SKILLS Strong ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams. Excellent problem-solving skills. Effective organisational and time management abilities. Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals. Experience in planning and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) Leading Risk Assessments & SOP creation ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This role is based in Leeds R&D Job holder is likely to be working on a number of projects simultaneously Business travel required including some overseas travel Occasional out of hours work may be required Office based with some opportunities for agile working Driving licence preferable NOTES Please apply via this portal as e-mail applications may not be processed and include your talent card if completed. By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to be applying for other positions. Should you require additional information or reasonable adjustments to allow you to present your best self during this process, please contact your Talent Partner listed at the right hand side of this vacancy. What we offer 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 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. To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (unilever.com). Relocation to the UK Please be aware if you are applying for this role from outside the UK, if successful, your application will be treated as a self-initiated Change Location Outside of Country (CLOC) transfer. This means any relocation costs must be self-funded with the potential to reclaim some specific pre-approved expenses up to £5,000. Please speak to your Talent Partner if you have any questions. We are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want lo lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.