Associate Packaging Engineer

About the Company

We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. We develop sustainable packaging solutions for our beverages.

• Maintain and update packaging specifications for all package formats, including dimensions, materials, tolerances, and performance requirements.
• Review and approve engineering drawings, material dielines, and specification sheets in alignment with brand, regulatory, and co‑manufacturer requirements.
• Support new product development (NPD) and packaging renovation projects by translating design intent into manufacturable specifications.
• Maintain active technical relationships with packaging material suppliers, facilitating specification alignment and problem resolution.
• Serve as the day‑to‑day technical point of contact for packaging‑related inquiries from internal and external parties, including co‑manufacturers.
• Conduct on‑site line assessments and trials at co‑manufacturer facilities to evaluate packaging runability, identify sources of downtime or defects, and develop improvement plans.
• Contribute to the development and revision of internal standards, SOPs, work instructions, and test methods related to packaging quality.
• Identify and champion cost‑reduction and sustainability improvement opportunities within the packaging portfolio without compromising quality or performance.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are always followed, notifying the manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

• 2+ years of packaging engineering experience, ideally in Consumer‑Packaged Goods.
• Familiarity with beverage packaging formats and filling/sealing technologies (e.g., canning lines, PET filling, secondary and tertiary packaging).
• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and generate insights from engineering drawings and raw material documentation.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in using software tools for packaging design and analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to translate technical findings for both engineering and non‑technical audiences.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities for collaboration with cross‑functional teams and external suppliers.
• Passion for sustainability practices and trends in packaging.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in packaging and labeling.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with a continuous‑improvement mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 40% and occasionally work evenings and weekends as needed for special assignments.
• Safety‑sensitive role – responsible for personal and others’ safety in the workplace.

• Three weeks of vacation per calendar year, with additional weeks earned over time.
• Paid parental leave up to six weeks for FMLA‑eligible employees.
• Flexibility stipend for business or remote work expenses.
• Relocation assistance where available.
• Carpool mileage reimbursement for on‑site workers.
• Immediate vesting 401(k) with matched contributions.
• Fitness reimbursements for community events and competitions.
• On‑site gym and personal training for Pre‑son employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including free plans for qualifying employees.
• Vehicle program options with mileage reimbursement or company vehicle stipend.

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer and encourage qualified candidates of all backgrounds to apply.