Sr Process Engineer - Packaging

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members to help achieve our mission of providing the highest quality, most affordable bottled water. Join us to work in an entrepreneurial environment, build lasting relationships, and develop a satisfying career. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.

The Senior Process Engineer – Packaging is responsible for designing vertically integrated packaging equipment solutions across multiple formats—including PET, canning, and cartons—for the full range of Niagara's beverage products. This role emphasizes researching emerging technologies and driving initiatives such as new beverage lines, cost‑saving retrofits, line‑efficiency improvements, product rollouts, and other engineering projects driven by customer needs.

• Provide technical expertise and collaborate with OEMs to design PET, canning, and aseptic packaging systems.
• Plan, design, and validate new packaging processes and optimize existing ones.
• Design packaging line processes to meet current matrix requirements and future‑proof upcoming products.
• Research emerging technologies related to packaging formats and innovations.
• Develop capital expenditure (Cap Ex) justifications, including ROI analysis, for new equipment and line modifications.
• Initiate RFQs and collaborate with Product Development teams to establish specifications and parameters for packaging equipment.
• Collaborate with vendors, project managers, and operations to support equipment installation and ensure successful commissioning.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance equipment reliability.
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for chronic equipment or process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to capture them.
• Travel 15–20% domestically and internationally.

• Minimum Requirements: 4years experience in beverage processing or manufacturing; 4years experience in engineering project management; 4years experience managing people/projects. (Combined work experience and education is acceptable.)
• Preferred Qualifications: 6years experience in beverage processing or manufacturing; 6years experience in engineering project management; 6years experience managing people/projects. (Combined work experience and education is acceptable.)

• In‑depth knowledge of beverage packaging formats (PET, canning, aseptic cartons, paper).
• In‑depth knowledge of secondary packaging formats (packers, palletizers).
• Working knowledge of packaging equipment from major OEMs such as Krones, Sidel, KHS, Douglas.
• Strong understanding of the IQ/OQ/PQ process.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Works) for reviewing equipment drawings and line layouts.
• Understanding of OEE metrics and packaging line performance optimization.
• Project management competencies: planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, vendor management, cost controls.
• Experience leading capital projects from concept through commissioning and handoff.
• Ability to develop and present business cases, including ROI and Cap Ex justifications.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders, including operations, quality, and corporate leadership.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

• Minimum required:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field.

Salary range: $ – $ per year.

Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, medical (including virtual care), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, mental well‑being benefits, family building benefits, income protection, special discount programs, tuition reimbursement, college savings plan, and more.

Niagara Bottling, LLC is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in relation to our recruiting, hiring, and promoting practices.