Sr. Engineer - Packaging Execution (Onsite in Hazleton, PA with 40% Travel)

Niagara Bottling, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 97,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Niagara Bottling, LLC seeks a Senior Packaging Engineer to lead the execution and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions for beverage products. The role focuses on commissioning, validating packaging designs, and driving cross‑functional collaboration with Product Engineering, Project Management, Packaging Quality, and Program Management.

You will oversee onsite commissioning across various formats, analyze data from trials, and communicate results to leadership.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in Packaging or related Engineering/Manufacturing fields.
• 4+ years experience in the position.
• 2+ years experience managing people/projects.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Onsite commissioning and qualification for packaging formats and adjacent systems across fill processes (Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, LAA).
• Travel 30–40% to support project execution and training opportunities.
• Coordinate multiple projects with varying complexity.
• Apply analytical tools to diagnose and resolve manufacturing and design challenges.
• Collect, analyze, and present testing data to support project decisions.
• Support knowledge transfer of packaging practices and root cause analysis.
• Communicate trial results to technical and leadership audiences.
• Develop protocols, workflows, training and reporting.
• Demonstrate knowledge of packaging materials (PET, rPET, HDPE, LLDPE) and processes (Injection Molding, ISBM).
• Note: duties may change with business needs.

Skills

Packaging

Engineering

Project management

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Bev packaging knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Packaging

Master's degree in Engineering/Packaging (preferred)

Tools

TOPS

CAPE

Job description

At Niagara, we're looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

Sr. Engineer - Packaging Execution (Onsite in Hazleton, PA with 40% Travel)

The Senior Packaging Engineer will coordinate the execution and commercialization of innovative packaging solutions across primary, secondary, and tertiary formats. Focus on commissioning and validating new packaging designs through trials and experiments to support successful launches of Beverage and Core products. Drive packaging commissioning efforts both independently and in collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Product Engineering, Project Management, Packaging Quality, and Program Management. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role for an experienced engineer passionate about packaging development and operational excellence.

Essential Functions

• Onsite commissioning and qualification activities for packaging formats and adjacent systems across various packaging fill processes including Cold Fill, Hot Fill, CSD, HAA, and LAA.
• Travel as needed to support project execution and attend technical training opportunities - Minimum 30% to Maximum 40%.
• Coordinate multiple projects with varying levels of complexity simultaneously
• Apply analytical tools to diagnose and resolve manufacturing and design related challenges.
• Collect, analyze, and present testing data to support project decisions.
• Support cross-departmental knowledge transfer of packaging related best practices, root cause analysis, and solutions to quality issues.
• Effectively diagnose, interpret, and communicate trial results to various technical and leadership audiences.
• Contribute to the development of protocols, process workflows, training and reporting.
• Demonstrate functional knowledge of various packaging materials (PET, rPET, HDPE, LLDPE) and packaging processes (Injection Molding, ISBM) along with their beverage applications.
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 4 Years - Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
  • 4 Years - Experience in Position
  • 2 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 6 Years- Experience in Packaging or other related Engineering or Manufacturing fields
  • 6 Years - Experience in Position
  • 4 Years - Experience managing people/projects

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Foundational knowledge of packaging processes including injection molding, blow molding, filling, capping, labeling, packing and palletizing.
• Strong expertise in beverage filling processes and high-speed consumer product manufacturing.
• Project management competencies - planning, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Proven experience in commissioning and qualification of packaging and adjacent systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently with strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Lean and Six Sigma basic training.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to engage and influence across all levels of leadership.
• Experience with packaging software tools (TOPS or CAPE).

This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment and communicates safety incidents effectively
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data-driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Puts overall company success first before department or individual success
  • Facilitates discussions to achieve positive outcomes for the customer
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way Together
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
• Empowered to be Great
  • Develops and delivers multi-model communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
  • Actively seek new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels

Education

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Packaging, or another related field

• Preferred:
  • Master's Degree in Engineering, Packaging, or another related field

Certification/License:

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: PMP, Six Sigma Black Belt, CPP

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred: Elementary Proficiency Spanish, French, German

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$97,188.14 - $138,493.10 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• DentalVision
• 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 fertilitybenefits 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!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

* *Los Angeles County applicants only** Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and any other applicable local and state laws.

Niagara Plant Name
CORP-OFFSITE