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Niagara Bottling · 22 hours ago

Engineer I - Resins

Corp-Main - Diamond Bar, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$82K/yr - $119K/yr

0+ years exp

Niagara Bottling is seeking an Engineer I to support resin-related projects focusing on the qualification and validation of various PET materials. The role involves collaborating with teams and suppliers to ensure resin performance meets quality and efficiency standards.

Food and BeverageSports

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct qualification trials for new resins (vPET, HDPE, rPET) and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements

Develop and maintain resin-related packaging specifications, test methods, and SOPs

Perform material validations for new products and production lines, ensuring capability and conformance

Analyze resin properties (e.g., IV, crystallinity, melt flow) and assess impact on bottle performance and line efficiency

Provide technical support during plant trials and collaborate with operations to optimize resin usage

Audit production lines to identify opportunities for improvement in resin handling, drying processes, and application

Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing trial results, recommendations, and next steps

Travel up to 50% to conduct on-site resin trials and audits at Niagara plants

Qualification

Polymer science knowledgeResin processing knowledgeAnalytical skillsPackaging experienceInjection/blow molding experiencePETHDPERPET implementation experienceSustainability initiativesProblem-solving skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Basic knowledge of polymer science and resin processing

0+ years of experience in packaging, resin development, or injection/blow molding environments

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Ability to work under direct supervision while handling basic technical issues

Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Preferred

2+ years of experience in packaging, resin development, or injection/blow molding environments

Familiarity with PET and HDPE resin properties, drying systems, and colorant integration

Experience with rPET implementation and sustainability initiatives

Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time

Paid parental and caregiver leaves

Medical, including virtual care options

Dental

Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members

Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements

Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan

Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.

Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities

And more!

Company

Niagara Bottling

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Niagara Bottling provides bottled water and bottled sports drinks.

Founded in 1963

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.NiagaraWater.com

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