Sr. Engineer - Packaging Execution (Remote with Travel)
About The Position
The Senior Packaging Engineer coordinates the execution and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions across primary, secondary, and tertiary formats. The role commissions and validates new packaging designs through trials and experiments to support successful launches of Beverage and Core products. It drives packaging commissioning independently and with cross-functional partners, including Product Engineering, Project Management, Packaging Quality, and Program Management. This is a hands-on role focused on packaging development and operational excellence. The position supports onsite commissioning and qualification across packaging formats and adjacent systems, including Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA processes. Travel is required as needed for project execution and technical training, at a stated minimum of 75% and maximum of 100%.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in Packaging or another related Engineering or Manufacturing field; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- At least 4 years of experience in the position; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- At least 2 years of experience managing people or projects; experience may include a combination of work experience and education.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or another related field.
- Foundational knowledge of packaging processes including injection molding, blow molding, filling, capping, labeling, packing, and palletizing.
- Strong expertise in beverage filling processes and high-speed consumer product manufacturing.
- Project management competencies, including planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
- Experience commissioning and qualifying packaging and adjacent systems.
- Ability to independently manage complex projects, with strong time management and prioritization skills.
- Basic Lean and Six Sigma training.
- Proficiency in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
- Ability to work in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
- Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to collaborate and engage and influence people across all levels of leadership.
- Experience with packaging software tools such as TOPS or CAPE.
Nice To Haves
- 6 years of experience in Packaging or another related Engineering or Manufacturing field.
- 6 years of experience in the position.
- 4 years of experience managing people or projects.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Packaging, or another related field.
- PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, or CPP certification.
- Elementary proficiency in Spanish, French, or German.
Responsibilities
- Conduct onsite commissioning and qualification activities for packaging formats and adjacent systems across Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA processes.
- Travel as needed to support project execution and attend technical training opportunities.
- Coordinate multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
- Apply analytical tools to diagnose and resolve manufacturing- and design-related challenges.
- Collect, analyze, and present testing data to support project decisions.
- Support cross-departmental knowledge transfer of packaging best practices, root cause analysis, and solutions to quality issues.
- Diagnose, interpret, and communicate trial results to technical and leadership audiences.
- Contribute to the development of protocols, process workflows, training, and reporting.
- Use knowledge of packaging materials, including PET, rPET, HDPE, and LLDPE, and processes such as Injection Molding and ISBM in beverage applications.
Benefits
- Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
- Paid parental and caregiver leaves.
- Medical coverage, including virtual care options.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health Savings Account with company match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Expanded mental wellbeing benefits, including free counseling sessions for team members and household family members.
- Family Building Benefits, including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.
- Income protection, including Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, critical illness, and accident plan.
- Special discount programs, including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, and airport parking.
- Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
