Packaging Engineer

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This Packaging Engineer in the R&D team will focus on KDP coffee business and is responsible for packaging projects for primary packs, which includes determination of performance requirements, setting quality standards, creating packaging specifications and coordinating activities with a range of business partners.  This role will support the development of new & existing material technology & packaging formats to deliver against KDP corporate packaging goals.  This role requires deep technical knowledge and the package development process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Packaging Engineer in this role will be responsible for supporting packaging research, development and commercialization of new materials and packaging systems to deliver against mid- and long-term objectives to support Packaging goals.
• Responsible for closely working with incumbent and new vendors in the evaluation of novel materials and packaging formats.
• Supporting technical timelines, raising issues and risks and leveraging strong packaging development skills.
• Coordinating and conducting functional testing including lab testing, plant trials and packaging material qualifications.
• Understanding of material performance and lab qualification and validation.
• Understanding of a standard packaging development life cycle for materials and structures
• Supporting of new packaging development process, perform technical feasibility studies from ideation to initial commercialization
• Following technical stage gate process, package development plan & timeline
• Developing cooperative working relationships with cross-functional teams

• Past R&D experience in the development and scaleup of new packaging & material innovation is required. 
• Bachelor's Degree in a materials-based, packaging or similar technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in package development for new packaging launches within a FMCG industry(preferred), coordination and completion of qualification programs.
• Experience in resins, fibers, flexibles, rigid thermoformed, ISBM, compression molded packages, materials/converting methods with both corrugated and plastic containers a plus.
• Demonstrated competence within FMCG environment a plus
• Experience in new package/product launches
• A.P.E. / Tops or equiv palletization software
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail; strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong math and analytical skills to evaluate complex and sometimes ambiguous situations

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ: KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with a portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partners brands and powerful distribution capabilities to provide a beverage for every need, anytime, anywhere. We operate with a differentiated business model and world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented and engaged team that is anchored in our values. We work with big, exciting beverage brands and the #1 single-serve coffee brewing system in North America at KDP, and we have fun doing it!

Together, we have built a leading beverage company in North America offering hot and cold beverages together at scale. Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation, and growth. Will you join us?

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well-being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.