Sr. Engineer - Packaging Design

Sr. Engineer - Packaging Design – Niagara Bottling Overview

At Niagara, we’re looking for team members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality and most affordable bottled water.

• Creates and manages systems to streamline development and management of packaging specifications, materials, methods, and operating procedures
• Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously across various packaging materials
• Lead new packaging development and commercialization for all packaging materials
• Initiate and perform cost analysis and technical feasibility studies on new packaging development through ideation and commercialization
• Manage work with external vendors, suppliers, universities, and design agencies to enable agile development and decision-making.
• Develop and apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with technical audiences to benefit customers and the company.
• Create detailed technical reports and business presentations to company executives
• Translate data and compile results to make clear recommendations to managers and executives
• Analyze supply chain and distribution environments and improve efficiencies and costs
• Experience managing confidentiality and intellectual property
• Mentor and manage level I and II engineers
• Travel requirement of 25% is expected; some international travel may apply
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 4 Years – Experience in Position
  • 4 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
  • 6 Years – Experience working in Position
  • 6 Years – Experience managing people/projects
• Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Strong verbal, writing, and presentation skills to communicate effectively across all levels of audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work well in collaborative group environments
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics
• Ability to set tone and drive pace on projects

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

• Minimum
  
  Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Business or other related field

• Required:
  
  N/A
• Preferred: NPMP, PE

Pay Rate Type:
Salary

$ - $ / Yearly

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