senior equipment development engineer - Packaging Engineering

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Starbucks’ Packaging Engineering team, the Senior Packaging Engineer helps create future packaging solutions for Starbucks. The role is primarily responsible for engineering and developing new packaging and smallwares for coffeehouses, including beverage and food packaging, dispensers, and fixtures. The engineer leads projects through proof of concept, functional development, qualification, and commercialization, collaborating with internal partners and vendors to ensure solutions meet business needs and performance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or higher degree in an engineering field such as Packaging, Mechanical, Chemical, or Process Engineering.
At least 3 years of experience in a technical role; product development or packaging experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate ideas and concepts visually, physically, verbally, and 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

Experience with product development or packaging.
Understanding of statistics and test methodologies.
Ability to use computer-aided design systems.

Responsibilities

Create detailed specifications for Starbucks packaging and smallwares.
Use engineering principles to lead projects through proof of concept, functional development, qualification, and commercialization.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Project Managers, Sourcing, Product, Quality, and NPI, 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.
Family expansion reimbursement.
Paid vacation from date of hire.
Sick time accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked.
Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match for eligible partners.
Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
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.
DACA reimbursement.