Sr. Packaging Engineer

Keurig Dr Pepper•Frisco, TX

43d

About The Position

This Senior Packaging Engineer on the R&D team will be responsible for the development, testing, and commercialization of new or existing packaging solutions for all cold beverage products at KDP. This role on the R&D Packaging Team will focus on the KDP cold beverage business portfolio and is responsible for packaging projects for primary, secondary and tertiary packages. This includes determination of consumer preferred design, performance requirements, setting quality standards, creating packaging specifications and coordinating activities with a range of business partners to ensure flawless execution of packaging projects. This role will support the development of new & existing material technology & packaging formats to deliver against KDP corporate packaging goals. This role requires technical knowledge of PET bottle technology, flexible and paper packaging, and package development processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in packing engineering or related engineering field
5+ years of Packaging Engineering experience
Experience in PET, resins, fibers, flexibles, blow molded and compression molded packages, materials/converting methods with both corrugated and plastic containers a plus
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Demonstrated working experience producing technical documents (specifications, detailed drawings, structural drawings)
Excellent computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project
Demonstrated working knowledge of manufacturing packaging equipment a plus
Demonstrated working experience with multi-tasking, prioritizing and managing multiple projects
Ability to travel up to 30% depending on project requirements

Responsibilities

Supporting packaging development and commercialization of new materials and packaging systems to deliver brand pipeline and KDP sustainability goals
Development of Packaging Briefs, collaborating with Brand & Innovation Marketing
Develop bottle/flexible/paper packaging solutions (primary, secondary and tertiary) with packaging vendors, according to the KDP packaging development process, focused on value and unique experience for the consumer
Responsible for all packaging duties from feasibility to launch phase
Support technical timelines, raising issues and risks and leveraging strong packaging development skills
Coordinate and conduct functional testing including lab testing, plant trials and packaging material qualifications in our production facilities
Develop cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams
Work with procurement and legal teams on contracts, IP and supplier agreements
Provide procurement and supplier quality departments with advanced level technical support, including vendor selection, capabilities assessment and material qualifications