Manufacturing Engineer II

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing top talent. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet to help the world live more fully.

Individual contributor role passionate about crafting and growing new formulas and packaging. This ensures product launches meet expectations for quality, cost, and timing. Previous manufacturing experience is preferred, experience with electronics encouraged. This position interfaces internally with Packaging Engineering, Research & Development and Quality Engineering, Product Development, Sourcing, Operations, and externally with third party manufacturers, equipment and raw material suppliers.

Responsibilities:

Program Execution (75%)

• Support development and scale-up of new products
• Plan and coordinate pilot batches (bulk compounding) and line trials (labeling, filling, and assembly) with third party manufacturers
• Validate filling, labeling and pack-out process and equipment
• Advising development of new formulas and packaging for risks in manufacturability
• Lead technology transfer to new suppliers
• Validate alternate raw materials and components
• Lead cross-functional meetings with both internal and external partners

Issue Management (15%)

• Drive issue resolution with internal and external partners to improve efficiency and quality
• Identify and supervise risk analysis to evaluate production success

Vendor Performance/Process Improvements (10%)

• Initiate research and implement value engineering projects to reduce costs, lead time and quality concerns.
• Participate in supplier improvement plans and provide feedback for vendor scorecard

• 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Must demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze data to generate conclusions and develop action plans
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral and written methods
• Experience in project management, manufacturing processes, statistical techniques and GMP.
• Ability to travel 30%-40% domestically and internationally

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Physical or Natural Sciences.

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include: 

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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