Unilever

Consumer Goods

PackagingSimulationEngineer

£55–75k ~AI est. Leeds, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Packaging Simulation Engineer at Unilever. Skills: Packaging simulation, Digital engineering, Predictive engineering. Apply simulation tools. Predict packaging performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver robust packaging; Deliver high-performing packaging; Deliver sustainable packaging; Enable faster learning; Reduce physical testing; Reduce mold iterations; Optimize designs for performance; Optimize designs for manufacturability; Optimize designs for consumer use; Strengthen design outcomes

Industry & Context.

Consumer Goods
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Data-driven insights; Technical challenges

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, 3-5+ years simulation engineer experience, Understanding of Finite Element Analysis, Experience using CAD tools, Experience within data-managed environments

Nice to Have

Computational Fluid Dynamics benefit, Familiar with Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE platform, Familiar with modern digital workflows, Exposure to scripting, Exposure to automation, Exposure to digital integration, Exposure to AI approaches

What You'll Do.

Apply simulation tools

Predict packaging performance

Optimise packaging performance

Predict component strength

Predict user interactions

Predict injection molding

Build simulation strategies

Execute simulation strategies

Onboard simulation models

Translate design requirements

Generate simulation insight

Communicate recommendations

Partner with Design Engineers

Guide towards solutions

Support simulation integration

Validate simulation models

Use Design of Experiments

Use statistical approaches

Reduce technical risk

Provide data-driven insights

Provide technical guidance

Collaborate with partners

Guide external partners

Contribute to capability building

Define best practices

Define future strategies

Participate in Communities of Practice

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multi-disciplinary teams; Cross-category Communities; Project teams; Stakeholders

Communication Scope

Clear communication; Simplify complex outputs

Process & Methodology

Innovation projects, Capability projects

Full Job Description

Job Title: Packaging Simulation Engineer Location: Leeds, UK The Deodorants category is a key part of the Unilever Personal Care Business Group. With a family of Power Brands – Rexona, Dove, Axe – which are critical growth drivers of the company. We are looking for a Packaging Simulation Engineer to help shape the future of deodorant packaging for some of the world’s most recognisable Personal Care brands. Job Purpose As a Packaging Simulation Engineer in Deodorants you will drive the application of predictive engineering and digital simulation to deliver robust, high-performing and sustainable packaging solutions. You will work across multiple innovation and capability projects, applying advanced simulation tools and digital methodologies to guide design decisions from early concept through to manufacture. By integrating simulation into the product development process, you will enable faster learning, reduce physical testing and mold iterations, and ensure designs are optimised for performance, manufacturability and consumer use. In order to deliver the greatest value for both the consumer and our brands, your role is to ensure technical rigour, generate insight from virtual testing, and translate this into clear recommendations that strengthen design outcomes. WHY JOIN UNILEVER DESIGN Joining Unilever Design means working within an ambitious, high-performing and collaborative team focused on delivering impactful brand innovation. You will operate in an agile, open-minded environment alongside passionate thinkers and doers, contributing to advancements across sustainability, digital technology, packaging capability and business growth. In Unilever, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external partners to create value and meet consumer needs through meaningful and technically robust solutions. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Apply simulation and digital engineering tools to predict and optimise packaging performance. E.g. component strength, deformation, du

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