Job Description

Job Description

Engineers and artists are rarely found in the same room, and yet a few of us feel we can be both at the same time. Do you get as excited about technical details as you do aesthetic design? Much like a painter dabs their brush in paint, can you dab your logic into only a few defined variables, and use your creativity to paint a project plan to be admired by the rest of the team amidst expedited timelines and scope changes? If this balance of engineering and design at the cutting edge of innovation in the Wine & spirits industry sounds intriguing, there may be a dream job awaiting you.

As the Packaging Engineer, you will be a key member of the Packaging Technology team and serve a critical role in some of the company’s highest priority projects. With a focus on New Product Development (NPDs), your role will help drive the efficient execution of projects through test plans, work process development, and the creation of critical technical infrastructure that the business needs in order to keep growing. Your days will often be split between working through both your hands & mind as you collaborate with cross-functional teams across sites to drive innovations throughout the business.  

This position reports to the Manager of Engineering - Packaging Technology & Innovations.

Responsibilities

Currency on packaging innovation and latest technology.
In partnership with Brand, Procurement, Site Operations, and Engineering teams, drive for the accurate and timely development of all packaging standards, specifications, and test plans.
Ensure that ALL packaging specifications for wine and spirits products meet the standards developed by the Packaging Technology team.
During new product development, guide cross functional teams including but not limited to Procurement, Brand, and Site Operations to ensure that packaging components meet or exceed our quality and efficiency standards.
Evaluate all component changes for Form, Fit or Function and implement through our Manufacturing Systems
Develop and define technical principals.
Support the development of work-flow processes to enhance cross-functional efficiency.
In partnership with Quality, make sound technical recommendations for existing quality issues.
Lead Value Engineering Initiatives for Packaging at Specific Sites
Ensure all New Suppliers meet qualification standards established by Operations.
Working with packaging suppliers provide technical assistance and knowledge during implementation of packaging components based on our quality and efficiency standards.

Basic Qualifications

3-5 years’ experience in packaging technology/engineering
Robust communication and influencing skills
BS in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
Strong understanding of packaging components, supplier processes, manufacturing processes, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) principals. 
Experience in CAPE or TOPS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft office (Excel, OneNote, Word and PowerPoint), and understanding of Database concepts. 
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks as projects, ensuring completion to meet deadlines.
Excellent written communications skills, with the ability to document system procedures in an understandable format.  
Experience working in a systems development/project management support environment.
 

Preferred Qualifications

MS/MBA
Technical work experience in CPG or Alcohol Beverage Company

Physical Requirements/Other

Travel up to 25% of the time
Must have a valid driver's license and be able to drive a car and travel via plan/train as needed
Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods. Lifting may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.