Process Engineer

Job Description We are currently hiring a Packaging Engineer in Breinigsville, PA. As a Packaging Engineer, you’ll help improve packaging materials, systems, and operations across safety, quality, cost savings, sustainability, and efficiency initiatives. You’ll evaluate packaging materials and technologies, support new product development, and lead projects that improve manufacturing flexibility, productivity, and product quality. You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across breweries, supply chain, procurement, quality, commercialization, and brand development to bring packaging solutions from concept through execution. What You'll Brew Lead packaging engineering work for assigned capital projects, including scope definition, budget estimates, schedules, equipment specifications, installation, startup, commissioning, and training. Support project managers on larger capital projects by managing defined project phases, technology areas, vendors, contractors, brewery teams, and plant personnel. Maintain packaging material specifications and documentation for assigned projects. Coordinate packaging material testing with third-party laboratories, pilot breweries, and production breweries. Identify, develop, qualify, and commercialize new packaging materials, technologies, suppliers, vendors, and supply locations. Drive packaging material cost savings, Gross Margin improvement opportunities, and supply continuity initiatives across Boston Beer’s manufacturing network. Support packaging sustainability improvements, including sustainability metrics, Extended Producer Responsibility reporting, and weights and dimensions data. Review and approve packaging artwork, trial new packaging materials, manage pack format information, and support packaging material complaints, audits, and qualifications. Use root cause, continuous improvement, and problem-solving tools to resolve chronic losses and improve packaging material delivery and performance. Work in production environments with frequent exposure to loud noise, non-environmentally conditioned spaces, production equipment, and forklifts; work overtime as needed, including 12-hour days, weekends, and holidays; travel up to 25%. What Ingredients You’ll Bring Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science or Packaging Engineering. 1-3 years of progressive packaging materials development and engineering experience, preferably in beverage, food, or fast-moving consumer goods industries. Knowledge of beverage packaging materials, containers, and substrates, including beverage cans, bottles, closure systems, labels, folding cartons, corrugated cartons and trays, flexible films, and shrink films. Knowledge of packaging material test methods and laboratory techniques, including Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, ASTM International, and International Safe Transit Association methods. Familiarity with upstream manufacturing practices related to polyethylene terephthalate bottles, aluminum cans, glass bottles, corrugated, paperboard, and flexible films. Familiarity with packaging engineering and development software such as TOPS, CAPE palletization software, and AutoCAD. Knowledge of packaging specification systems and databases. Experience using continuous improvement, root cause, and problem-solving tools. Ability to work with, analyze, and use data and information. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk and stand for long periods on concrete, metal, and grated surfaces, wear assigned personal protective equipment, and work in production environments. Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional certification. Knowledge of packaging specification and/or sustainability software, including Life Cycle Assessment or Product Management Systems. Familiarity with carton design software such as ArtiosCAD or Score. Exposure to packaging component manufacturing, including cans, bottles, corrugated, pallets, and paperboard carton manufacturing. Level: 7IC At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $65,000 and $120,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance. Some Perks Tuition reimbursement Fertility/adoption support Free financial coaching Health & wellness program and discounts Professional development & training Free beer! Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act. Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Boston Beer Company