Senior Packaging Engineer

About the role

The Senior Packaging Engineer is responsible for the development and implementation of primary, secondary and tertiary packaging for innovation, renovation, cost reduction, and sustainability activities. This position will be heavily focused on driving packaging optimization for hot-fill beverages, focusing on cost savings, sustainability initiatives, and innovation with broad impact across the full packaging platform.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop packaging components and systems to meet business, manufacturing, customer, and consumer needs.
• Collaborate with cross functional partners and Commercialization teams to drive projects forward by researching and developing packaging solutions to meet consumer and customer needs.
• Leverage internal and external networks to optimize current packaging formats, driving cost efficiency while meeting product requirements and consumer expectations.
• Drive project and program success through clear correspondence and presentation of complex matters that is understandable by all stakeholders.
• Identifies and drives cost savings opportunities, looking both at individual component level as well as process improvements and manufacturing efficiency gains.
• Coordinate, define success criteria, and lead execution of packaging trials, distribution tests, etc. to validate new packaging materials and structural designs.
• Supports the Packaging R&D Leadership Team in the implementation of key Packaging Development initiatives.
• Builds, maintains, and leverages external network of material and equipment vendors and co-manufacturing partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in materials science or Packaging related program.
• 5+ years experience in Packaging R&D roles, including Co-op or Internship experience.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally approximately 25% of the time.

Skills

• Experience with liquid packaging, with a focus on hot-fill beverages across different packaging formats.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected requests.
• Experience with packaging development software desired (TOPS or CAPE), specification database management, and MS Office.
• Able to develop a development and implementation plan for moderate-high risk projects using sound technical methodology.
• Ability to identify and conduct appropriate tests to simulate the distribution environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
• Unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• Free access to the fitness center if in WHQ.
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Much more...

Pay

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $117,900-$162,100. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation.

Schedule

Full-time, salaried position.