Sr. Engineer - Packaging Innovation

Niagara Bottling-posted 4 months ago
$107,143 - $150,001/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Diamond Bar, CA
Beverage and Tobacco Product Manufacturing
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The Senior Engineer - Packaging Innovation will lead the development and optimization of innovative packaging solutions, with a strong emphasis on structural design, advanced instrumentation, and performance validation. This role will drive projects from concept through demonstration & validation, ensuring that packaging solutions meet functional, aesthetic, sustainability, cost targets while aligning with customer and operational requirements.

  • Lead end-to-end package design initiatives, from concept ideation to demonstration & validation.
  • Develop structural and aesthetic packaging concepts that balance functionality, consumer experience, sustainability, and manufacturability.
  • Apply CAD/CAE tools to model and simulate packaging designs for process and service life performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Development, Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality, Procurement, etc) to align package designs with product requirements and business objectives.
  • Develop and implement quantitative approaches for performance testing, technology development and accelerate speed to market.
  • Analyze test data to identify opportunities for material optimization, weight reduction, and design improvement.
  • Establish and maintain standards, test protocols, and reporting systems for packaging validation.
  • Drive innovation by scouting for new processes (blowing, filling etc.), technologies, and packaging formats.
  • Incorporate sustainable design principles (lightweighting, recyclability, renewable materials, circular economy).
  • Partner with suppliers, equipment manufacturers, and industry organizations to evaluate and integrate new packaging technologies.
  • Manage multiple packaging development projects simultaneously, ensuring milestones are met on time and within budget.
  • Prepare technical documentation, design specifications, and testing reports to support decision-making and commercialization.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and interns.
  • 4 Years - Experience in Packaging, manufacturing, controls, electrical, design related Engineering or Manufacturing fields.
  • 4 Years - Experience in packaging design, innovation, and testing, preferably in CPG, food & beverage, or related industries.
  • Strong expertise with CAD/CAE design tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) and simulation software.
  • Hands-on experience with instrumentation and packaging testing equipment.
  • Proven track record of bringing packaging innovations from concept to market.
  • Knowledge of packaging regulations, industry standards, and sustainability frameworks.
  • Creative thinker with ability to translate concepts into functional, manufacturable packaging.
  • Proactive in identifying new technologies and materials.
  • Ability to balance environmental responsibility with performance and cost.
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects.
  • 6 Years - Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields.
  • 6 Years - Experience in Position.
  • 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits packages.
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