Principal Packaging Engineer

Location: Remote - United States
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 to add to our team! 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.
 
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!
 
This role is remote and requires 50-70% 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.
  • 10+ 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.
 
Adept Group participates in the E-Verify program to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the official website at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify


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