Staff Engineer - Packaging Innovation (Remote)

Niagara Bottling•Diamond Bar, CA

1d•$107,514 - $153,208•Remote

About The Position

The Staff Engineer leads technology scouting, evaluation, and development initiatives to support low-cost leadership, operational scalability, and sustainable packaging innovation. Drives cross-functional collaboration to identify emerging technologies, assess technical and commercial feasibility, and translate concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions. Supports strategic initiatives through data-driven problem solving, supplier engagement, process optimization, and development of next-generation packaging systems. Discover new product possibilities or Intellectual Property through experimentation based on scientific method. Interacts with other team members to create new products and systems, improve line efficiency, quality, or enable other projects which add value to Niagara’s core business.

Requirements

6 Years – Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Mechanics or Material Science
6 Years – Experience in Position, industry or in a Research laboratory
6 Years – Experience working with engineers, graduate researchers, interns or lab assistants experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Proficiency in, but not limited to: Advanced data analysis
Publication quality communication skills (documents and presentations)
Proven experience with analytical laboratory equipment such as a Material Strength Testers, Full-Field Measurement techniques (strain), thermal analysis techniques (DMA, DSC), etc.
Skills with handling large data sets and analysis tools like Matlab, Python, etc..
Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks
Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Microsoft Office Products.

Nice To Haves

8 Years– Experience in Mechanical Engineering or Applied Mechanics or Material Science
8 Years – Experience in Position, industry or in a Research laboratory
8 Years – Experience working with engineers, graduate researchers, interns or lab assistants experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Injection molding or blow molding experience.
Master's Degree in Mechanical/Materials engineering and other related fields or equivalent experience.
Minimum Professional Proficiency, Spanish

Responsibilities

Lead technology scouting, evaluation, and development initiatives aligned with low-cost leadership, manufacturing scalability, and sustainable packaging innovation
Design, develop, and implement Research & Development (R&D) projects, including material evaluations, process-property relationship studies, virtual engineering/modeling, and development of new testing methodologies.
Plan and execute experimental trials on manufacturing lines and pilot systems; collect, analyze, and interpret data to support technical recommendations and scalable implementation.
Develop predictive models and data-driven insights to improve product performance, process robustness, and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities for product, packaging, and process optimization through analytical and engineering-based approaches.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Procurement, Quality, Supply Chain, and external partners/suppliers to support strategic innovation initiatives.
Evaluate emerging technologies and external partnerships for technical feasibility, commercial viability, and strategic fit.
Design and conduct laboratory testing using R&D equipment, including development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical reports, and validation protocols.
Support manufacturing trials, commercialization activities, and product launches across multiple production facilities.
Present technical findings, strategic recommendations, and project updates to internal and external stakeholders, including leadership teams.
Support intellectual property development, technical documentation, and innovation strategy initiatives.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all 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 an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities