Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. · 1 week ago

Senior Packaging Engineer

Burlington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Initiate and perform technical feasibility studies on new packaging platforms delivered through ideation

Cross-Functional Project Leadership

Participate in Marketing and Marketing Research programs to inform Packaging design and structures

Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers

Manage multiple competing priorities without impacting timelines

Prioritize risk and identify issue resolution options

Contribute to Research & insights Teams to incorporate packaging requirements into plans

Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Package Development and Commercialization

Define, maintain, and update packaging specifications and protocols

Ensure high performance results of the team by fostering a culture of trust, setting clear goals, embracing diverse perspectives, and establishing a safe environment

Qualification

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Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG)Packaging DevelopmentFiber TechnologyMetalsBottlesCircular EconomyRecyclabilityCompostabilityReusabilitySustainable PackagingAnalytical TestingTechnical DevelopmentBusiness UnderstandingChange ReadinessProblem-SolvingInnovationCommunicationAdaptabilityBio-Based MaterialsR&DQuality ManagementB2B

Required

BS in Packaging, Chemical, Mechanical, Engineering or equivalent with 8+ years’ experience in related consumer goods field. MS or PhD a plus

Experience working with Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) with food/beverage

Understanding of packaging development systems and processes

Expertise in fiber technology, metals, bottles, plastic elimination technologies, packaging for the coffee industry, or bio-based materials a plus

Strong understanding of circular economy, recyclability, compostability and reusability of packaging

Strong track record of championing innovation and sustainable packaging within organizations and successful executed programs from idea to implementation, completing the research case to drive the change

Adept understanding of consumer informed research, design, analytical and physical testing methodologies

Strong commercial acumen, technical development skills, judgment and understanding of the business and industry

Change readiness, resiliency, and flexibility to thrive in a constantly-changing and fast-moving work environment