What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Packaging Engineer position at Adept Group?
Adept Group offers an award-winning workplace for exceptional packaging industry talent. We work on a range of innovative projects for iconic brand owners. Our technically gifted team collaborates to produce unparalleled results.
We offer a great place to showcase your expertise and build upon your skillset. All while having fun with amazing people from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We’re driven, inspirational and most importantly, human.
We offer a flexible, creative culture focusing on 3 pillars - our environment, our communities, and our health and well-being. Join a team committed to building a sustainable future!
The Opportunity
Adept Group is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer to add to our team! This candidate would have 7-10 years of hands-on experience in developing and commercializing beverage bottles. This candidate would also have technical expertise in thermoforming. Experience with PET, resins and high-speed blowing and filling equipment preferred.
Proficiency in creating technical drawings, specifications, MS Office/Project, as well as familiarity with C.A.P.E./TOPS palletization software is required.
Experience with ingredient and concentrate packaging or knowledge of packaging IP, legal and procurement processes a plus!
The ideal candidate would be located in Burlington, MA or Frisco, TX working onsite, but we are open to remote candidates that are open to frequent travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leads multiple complex projects or assignments within large projects with minimal oversight.
- Lead packaging qualification activities by generating packaging protocols, overseeing test execution, analyzing test data, and authoring qualification reports.
- Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products with focus on performance and cost effectiveness.
- Facilitate the resolution of the problems during the developmental process to meet the customer's needs.
- Provide technical expertise for packaging risk assessments and failure mode/root cause analyses.
- Lead the improvement and standardization of packaging on existing products with focus on performance and cost effectiveness.
- Maintain and establish ongoing communication with global counterparts and packaging vendors to support cost-savings initiatives.
- Influence over internal and external stakeholders to have strategic, meaningful & lasting improvement.
- Able to identify areas of cost savings or improvements to new and on-market products.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering. Advanced degrees or certifications preferred.
- 7 years in a specific focus area of packaging and/or considered a Subject Matter Expert in field.
- 12 years as a Packaging Engineer
- Advanced understanding of the full packaging development and qualification process (or stage gate process).
- Advanced knowledge of resource planning for trials.
- Advanced knowledge of FDA and ISO requirements related to packaging and labeling, ensuring robust package validation and qualification.
- Advanced understanding of project timeline development.
- Advanced communications (verbally and in writing) across internal and external teams.
- Advanced ability to multitask and manage time efficiently and effectively across multiple activities and tasks simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Health Savings Options and Wellness Programs
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Generous Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave and Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick and Mental Health Days
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development Opportunities
Compensation Range: $107,000 - $154,000
Adept Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary : $107,000 - $154,000