Packaging Engineer

Monster•Corona, CA

7d•$61,500 - $82,000

About The Position

About Monster Energy: Forget about blending in. That's not our style. We're the risk-takers, the trailblazers, the game-changers. We're not perfect, and we don't pretend to be. We're raw, unfiltered, and a bit unconventional. But our drive is unrivaled, just like our athletes. The power is in your hands to define what success looks like and where you want to take your career. It's not just about what we do, but about who we become along the way. We are much more than a brand here. We are a way of life, a mindset. Join us. A day in the life: As a Packaging Engineer at Monster Energy, you'll be at the heart of our thrilling journey, ensuring every can of our invigorating beverages reaches our fans in top condition. You'll lead the charge in testing and validating both new and existing packaging, guaranteeing that our products not only run smoothly on the production line but also perform exceptionally in the market. You'll be the detective, diving into supplier claims, and solving packaging mysteries with root cause analyses to maintain the highest standards. Join us, and be part of the excitement that fuels Monster Energy's iconic lifestyle brands!

Requirements

Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in the field of -- Industrial, Mechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering or related field of study
Between 1-3 years of experience in food and beverage packaging
Between 1-3 years of experience in beverage industry production, transportation, warehousing
AutoCAD, SAP, Microsoft Office Suite, SolidWorks, 3D Printing, TOPs, Smartsheet, SharePoint

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Certification or Packaging Professional Preferred

Responsibilities

Investigation, sampling, root cause analysis, reporting, conclusion for Claims Support.
Support new package design and implementation through dyeline development and approval.
Attend trial runs to validate equipment runnability.
Design process may include new packaging, product spec development, and new pallet configuration.
Work with primary and secondary suppliers on issues, defects, claims, holds, returns, plant audits, new qualifications
Test packaging as need for validation, evaluation, or qualification. Testing also a critical function for finished goods that may be defective to identify root cause of defect.
Attend new line startups and evaluation to expand both network and line capabilities through commissioning procedures with new Copackers
Work with warehouse on root cause analysis of leaking or defective product.
Issue direction and disposition on blocked product. Will support development of rework protocol as needed.
Support various stakeholders to ensure product specs are correct, updated, and revised as needed.
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Copacker, Warehousing, and Bottlers to follow for best practices and meeting Packaging Expectations.