Initiatives Project Engineer

Overview

Initiatives project engineer – Sanford, NC

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate. Join Coty to drive industrialization of new initiatives through engineering, design, and fast prototyping. Contribute to beauty manufacturing innovation by bringing packaging components from concept to production.

• Engineering & Design (New Initiatives)
  • Contribute actively to engineering and design tooling related to the industrialization of new initiatives components
    , acting as a technical reference within assigned projects.
  • Support and coordinate the validation of components such as glass bottles, folding cartons, and other cosmetic packaging components (e.g., pumps, caps, labels), from concept definition to implementation on production lines.
  • Develop, review, and validate 2D drawings and 3D models (components and assemblies), ensuring alignment with operational, quality, and industrial constraints.
  • Apply 3D printing and fast prototyping techniques to validate concepts, assess fit and functionality, and accelerate development and decision-making for new initiatives.
  • Interface with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure technical feasibility, manufacturability, and timely execution of designed solutions.
• Project Management & Industrialization
  • Manage industrialization tasks to ensure delivery in line with project objectives and KPIs (Safety, Cost, Quality, OEE).
  • Execute and follow up activities during Line Trials (LT) and Change Requests (CR), ensuring on-time completion and proactive escalation of risks.
  • Own and track assigned actions resulting from FMEA, LT, or CR, providing clear status updates to project stakeholders.
• Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting
  • Play an active role during testing and commissioning phases of new initiatives, supporting execution on production lines.
  • Analyze incidents identified during trials and propose technically sound countermeasures, escalating complex issues when required.
  • Verify solution effectiveness to ensure stable, repeatable, and robust line performance.
• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Ensure technical documentation related to assigned initiatives is complete, accurate, and released on time (setting cards, handbooks, drawings, technical reports).
  • Participate in training and knowledge transfer sessions with Operations to ensure correct execution and sustainability of implemented solutions.

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design
  , or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Background in designing, industrialization, or engineering roles within a production environment.
• Ability to develop, review, and interpret 2D drawings and 3D models for components and assemblies.
• Exposure to fast prototyping techniques (e.g.,
  3D printing
  )

Desirable:

• Hands-on experience in tooling or machinery design
  , including development and interpretation of technical drawings.
• Proficiency in 3D design software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works
  , or equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and filling operations
  , preferably within packaging, cosmetics, or consumer goods environments.
• Familiarity with industrialization activities such as line trials, changeovers, and technical validation.

As our Initiatives project engineer, this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

• Our recruiter will contact you.
• A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
• A first online/in-person interview
• A second interview
• You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

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