Jobgether is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead complex packaging projects from concept through commercialization for beverage products. You will apply deep technical expertise in PET, resins, and high-speed filling and blowing equipment to optimize packaging solutions, driving performance, cost efficiency, and innovation.
What You'll Do
- Lead multiple complex packaging projects with minimal oversight, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
- Develop, execute, and analyze packaging qualification activities, authoring detailed reports.
- Drive improvement and standardization of packaging across existing and new products, focusing on performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
- Provide technical expertise for risk assessments, failure mode analysis, and problem resolution during product development.
- Maintain ongoing communication with global teams and packaging vendors to support initiatives and drive efficiency.
- Influence internal and external stakeholders to implement meaningful, lasting packaging improvements.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings or optimization in new and on-market products.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering
- 10+ years of hands-on experience in beverage packaging
- Subject matter expertise in PET, resins, and high-speed equipment
- Advanced knowledge of the full packaging development and qualification process, stage gate methodology, and FDA/ISO requirements
- Proficiency with technical drawings, specifications, MS Office/Project
- Familiarity with C.A.P.E./TOPS palletization software
- Strong project management, resource planning, and timeline development skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to multitask and manage time efficiently across multiple initiatives
- Willingness to travel 50–70% of the time
Nice to Have
- Advanced degrees or certifications
Technical Stack
- C.A.P.E./TOPS palletization software
- MS Office/Project
Team & Environment
You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, global vendors, and stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with health savings and wellness programs
- 401k retirement plan with generous company match
- Paid parental leave
- Company-paid short-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO), sick and mental health days
- 11 company holidays
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
- Compensation: $107,000 – $154,000
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates within the United States.
Jobgether is an equal opportunity employer.
