Senior Engineer – Packaging Execution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions across various formats including primary, secondary, and tertiary.

• Initiate and validate new packaging designs through trials and experiments for Beverage and Core product launches.

• Spearhead packaging commissioning both independently and in collaboration with Product Engineering, Project Management, Packaging Quality, and Program Management teams.

• Execute onsite commissioning and qualification activities across Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA processes.

• Travel as necessary to facilitate project execution and provide technical training.

• Manage multiple projects with differing complexities concurrently.

• Utilize analytical tools to identify and resolve manufacturing and design challenges.

• Gather, analyze, and present testing data to support decisions related to projects.

• Assist in cross-departmental knowledge transfer, root cause analysis, and resolution of quality issues.

• Analyze, interpret, and convey trial results to both technical and leadership audiences.

• Develop protocols, process workflows, training materials, and reporting mechanisms.

• Leverage knowledge of PET, rPET, HDPE, LLDPE, injection molding, and ISBM packaging processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in Packaging or related Engineering or Manufacturing fields.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the specified position.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in managing people or projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Packaging, or a related field.

• Fundamental understanding of packaging processes such as injection molding, blow molding, filling, capping, labeling, packing, and palletizing.

• Strong proficiency in beverage filling processes and high-speed consumer product manufacturing.

• Competencies in project management including planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.

• Demonstrated experience in the commissioning and qualification of packaging and related systems.

• Capability to independently manage complex projects with effective time management and prioritization skills.

• Basic training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

• Proficient in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.

• Experience with packaging software tools such as TOPS or CAPE.

• Willingness to travel 75% to 100% as required.

• No foreign language requirement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time.

• Paid parental and caregiver leaves.

• Medical coverage, including virtual care options.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• 401(k) plan 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 their household family members.

• Family Building Benefits that include enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation, as well as adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements.

• Income protection options such as Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness, and an accident plan.

• Special discount programs covering pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft protection, car rental, airport parking, and more.

• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and scholarship opportunities.