Principal Packaging Engineer

Adept Group•Burlington, MA

6d•$107,000 - $154,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results. We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human. We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future! The Opportunity Adept Group is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer to add to our team! This candidate would have 7-10+ years of hands-on experience in developing and commercializing beverage bottles . This candidate would also have technical expertise in thermoforming. Experience with PET, resins and high-speed blowing and filling equipment preferred. Proficiency in creating technical drawings, specifications, MS Office/Project, as well as familiarity with C.A.P.E./TOPS palletization software is required. Experience with ingredient and concentrate packaging or knowledge of packaging IP, legal and procurement processes a plus! The ideal candidate would be located in Burlington, MA or Frisco, TX working onsite, but we are open to remote candidates that are open to frequent travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering.
7+ years in a specific focus area of packaging and/or considered a Subject Matter Expert in field.
12+ years as a Packaging Engineer
Advanced understanding of the full packaging development and qualification process (or stage gate process).
Advanced knowledge of resource planning for trials.
Advanced knowledge of FDA and ISO requirements related to packaging and labeling, ensuring robust package validation and qualification.
Advanced understanding of project timeline development.
Advanced communications (verbally and in writing) across internal and external teams.
Advanced ability to multitask and manage time efficiently and effectively across multiple activities and tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
Experience with PET, resins and high-speed blowing and filling equipment preferred.
Experience with ingredient and concentrate packaging or knowledge of packaging IP, legal and procurement processes a plus!

Responsibilities

Leads multiple complex projects or assignments within large projects with minimal oversight.
Lead packaging qualification activities by generating packaging protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing test data, and authoring qualification reports.
Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products with focus on performance and cost effectiveness.
Facilitate the resolution of the problems during the developmental process to meet the customer's needs.
Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode/root cause analyses.
Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products with focus on performance and cost effectiveness.
Maintain and establish ongoing communication with global counterparts and packaging vendors to support cost-savings initiatives.
Influence over internal and external stakeholders to have strategic, meaningful & lasting improvement.
Able to identify areas of cost savings or improvements to new and on-market products.

Benefits

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Sick and Mental Health Days
11 Paid Company Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Professional Development Opportunities