senior equipment development engineer - Packaging Engineering
About The Position
As part of Starbucks’ Packaging Engineering team, the Senior Packaging Engineer helps develop the future of Starbucks packaging. The role is primarily responsible for engineering and developing packaging and smallwares solutions for Starbucks coffeehouses, including beverage and food packaging, coffeehouse dispensers, and fixtures. The engineer applies engineering principles to guide projects from proof of concept through functional development, qualification, and commercialization, working closely with vendors and cross-functional partners to deliver solutions that meet business needs and performance requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering field, such as Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
- At least 3 years of experience in a technical role.
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts visually, physically, verbally, or in writing to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
- Project management skills, including measurement, reporting, and financial analysis.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and application of engineering principles.
- Knowledge of technical engineering design, development, certifications, and standards.
Nice To Haves
- Product development or packaging experience.
- Understanding of statistics and test methodologies.
- Ability to use computer-aided design systems.
Responsibilities
- Create detailed specifications for Starbucks packaging and smallwares.
- Lead project development using engineering principles through proof of concept, functional development, qualification, and commercialization phases.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Sourcing, Product, Quality, and NPI peers to ensure solutions and projects meet business needs.
- Work with vendors to develop concepts and demonstrate compliance with performance requirements.
- Document evaluation test results and complete stage gate reviews as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave and family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation from date of hire, sick time, eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
- Eligible participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care and DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
