Associate Packaging Engineer, R&D Cold Beverage

This role on the R&D Packaging Team will focus on the KDP USRB (US Refreshment Beverage) Business portfolio and is responsible for developing and implementing packaging components; including primary, secondary and tertiary packaging.

As an AssociatePackaging Engineer, you will be responsible for the concept development, testing, and commercialization of new or existing packaging solutions at KDP. Additional responsibilities will include developing packaging specifications and test methods, as required. You will be expected to lead and collaborate on projects in accordance to the agreed upon performance criteria, schedules, and cost targets. As an associate engineer, you will act as a Packaging Lead on projects and partner with external resources (suppliers, OEMs, 3rd parties) to meet project requirements.

Position Responsibilities

• Work in a cross-functional environment to solicit and capture new packaging requirements.
• Develop and refine specifications for KDPs packaging portfolio (PET Containers, cans, glass, closures, thermoformed containers, paperboard, corrugate, and flexibles).
• Validate, and lead execution of new materials for manufacturing scale-up.
• Develop, test and document test procedures and success criteria.
• Conduct lab/pilot/scale-up tests as well as factory acceptance tests
• Perform targeted statistical experiments (DOE, Regression, Comparison Testing).
• Determine quality requirements and support adherence to specifications.
• Support execution of Capital projects.
• Manage multiple external resources such as contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate with other engineering functions including Engineering, Operations and Quality.
• Work closely with procurement and legal on contracts, IP and supplier agreements.
• Work closely with internal plants, supply chain and raw materials suppliers.
• Research and lead consumer facing productivity initiatives.

• Salary Range: $55, - $77,
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility
• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Bachelor degree in Packaging Engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience with development and testing of PET containers and plastic packaging material as well as corrugate, paperboard, and films.
• Experience with CAD packaging software (SolidWorks, ArtiosCAD, Tops, CAPE).
• Experience with producing technical documents (specifications, detailed drawings, structural drawings)
• Experience managing projects with outside vendors and/or contract manufacturers a plus.
• Excellent computer skills using Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, MS Project.
• Knowledge / understanding of manufacturing packaging equipment a plus.
• Knowledge / understanding of Design to Value (DTV) a plus.
• Understanding the relationship between the package format, food / beverage processing method and product / packaging interaction.
• Creates collaborative relationships with Packaging team and cross functional partners; builds trust and partnerships with team members.
• Drives alignment with key project stakeholders on packaging development direction.
• Applies the principles of data management, statistics and experimental design to define and execute testing and validation plans.