Principal Packaging Engineer
Location: Remote - United States
Department: CPG
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Department: CPG
Job Description
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 (1099 Contractor)! This candidate would have 10+ years of hands-on experience in developing and commercializing beverage bottles. This candidate would also have technical expertise in PET, resins and high-speed blowing and filling equipment.
This project is remote and requires 50-70% travel.
This is a 1099 Contractor (Independent Contractor) opportunity for 3 months at 40 hours per week, with the possibility of long-term extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute beverage bottle projects for the self-manufacturing of bottles within the filling plants.
Typical Day to Day:
- Engage with cross-functional teams to scope and manage project deliverables.
- Design, test, and validate new or optimized beverage bottles.
- Coordinate lab and plant trials.
- Generate documentation for specifications and supplier qualifications.
- Participate in meetings to communicate project status and risks.
- Travel as needed for plant support and vendor visits.
- 10+ years of experience in developing and commercializing beverage bottles.
- Technical expertise in PET, resins and high-speed blowing and filling equipment.
- Hands-on experience with packaging development and commercialization.
- Proficient in creating technical drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with C.A.P.E. / TOPS palletization software.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and MS Project.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to travel 50-70%.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with ingredient and concentrate packaging.
- Knowledge of packaging IP, legal and procurement processes.
- Exposure to both CPG and beverage manufacturing environments.
Disclaimer:
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
This is a 1099 independent contractor position. As such, this role is not eligible for company-sponsored benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans. The contractor is responsible for managing their own tax withholdings, insurance coverage, and other obligations associated with independent contractor status.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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