Packaging Engineer

Job Overview

A Packaging Engineer in Paterson, WA helle Wine Estates leads technical systems, programs, and initiatives for all SMWE packaging. Key responsibilities include driving supplier and material technical approval, qualification, validation, and performance, and supporting packaging‑related food safety, sustainability, and quality issues. The role also supports SMWE initiatives that enhance supply chain, packaging innovations, and quality systems.

• Serve as the process owner for the SMWE packaging program, leading the development, maintenance, and governance of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging specifications and size reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver packaging specifications and reports in a timely, controlled, and customer‑friendly format, ensuring traceability and regulatory compliance across all packaging workflows.
• Collaborate with bottling line, maintenance, and cross‑functional stakeholders to assess packaging equipment performance and capabilities for existing and new materials, optimizing cost, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and design integrity.
• Support and execute packaging projects, quality initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts across materials, technology, and equipment, including testing and validating new packaging solutions to meet quality, OEE, and marketing requirements.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and end users to ensure packaging components perform consistently, predictably, and reliably in production environments.
• Manage routing and approval processes for packaging designs, proofs, component specifications, and material specifications, ensuring compliance with alcohol content, design, bottling, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve packaging changes to prevent production holds, rework, delays, or unnecessary costs.
• Provide system integration support for packaging specifications, artwork management, and the Vintage Roll Packaging Data Process, ensuring accurate and consistent data flow across enterprise platforms including JDEMRP, Workfront, CAPE, Tops, SMWE VIP Item Catalog, SGWS, and related systems.
• Ensure labeling accuracy and compliance by embedding UPC, SCC, COLA, and TTB requirements within packaging specifications, quality workflows, and system records.

• High school diploma/GED equivalent required.
• BS in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Technology, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Science, or 5+ years of relevant work experience in Consumer‑Packaged Goods (Food & Beverage preferred).
• Must be at least 21+ years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• System integration experience with packaging design software (TOPS, CAPE, or Artios
  
  CAD, enterprise or project management platforms a plus).
• High level of proficiency with MS Office and database systems.
• Experience with packaging materials and equipment.
• Certification:
  IoPP Certified Packaging Professional designation is a plus.
• Technical knowledge regarding glass container, closure performance attributes and equipment is a plus.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to meet travel requirements estimated at 10‑20%. Destinations to include Eastern WA and West Coast.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.

$80,169.00 – $91,494.00/yr. based upon relevant experience.

• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription – eligible on date of hire for full‑time employees.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Employee Wine Discounts.

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