Staff Product Development Engineer

About the role

The Sr. Engineer at Niagara is responsible for applying standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. They also lead new packaging development and commercialization for all packaging materials, initiate and perform cost analysis and technical feasibility studies, and mentor and manage level I and II engineers.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage systems to streamline development and management of packaging specifications, materials, methods, and operating procedures
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously across various packaging materials
• Lead new packaging development and commercialization for all packaging materials
• Initiate and perform cost analysis and technical feasibility studies on new packaging development through ideation and commercialization
• Manage work with external vendors, suppliers, universities, and design agencies to enable agile development and decision-making
• Develop and apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with technical audiences to benefit customers and the company
• Create detailed technical reports and business presentations to company executives
• Analyze supply chain and distribution environments and improve efficiencies and costs
• Apply engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment

Requirements

• 4 years of experience in field or similar manufacturing environment
• 4 years of experience in Position
• 4 years of experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in Engineering, Business or other related field

Competencies

• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively across all levels of audiences
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Able to work well in collaborative group environments
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Ability to set tone and drive pace on projects

Education

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering, Business or other related field

Certification/License

• N/A

Foreign Language

• None Required

Typical Compensation Range

$111,766.36 - $159,267.07 / Yearly

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
• And more!