Staff Packaging Design Engineer

Niagara Bottling

Diamond Bar, CA

Estimated pay: Est. $22–$32/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Regular

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. Consider applying here, if you want to: 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. Staff Packaging Design Engineer The Staff Design Engineer serves as a technical and people leader responsible for the design, development, and validation of new packaging solutions, including closures, preforms, and bottles. The position utilizes CAD, 2D/3D modeling, rendering, and simulation tools to drive product development and design validation. This role manages a minimum of 2 and up to 5 direct reports, with responsibility for setting technical direction, prioritizing work, developing team capabilities, coaching performance, and providing ongoing mentorship. The Staff Design Engineer also provides technical leadership to less experienced staff, supports cross-functional design initiatives, and partners with manufacturing plants to address design and technical needs. Essential Functions Lead engineering teams and provide technical assistance. Oversee project direction, including planning, prioritizing tasks, and managing implementation. Coordinate multiple projects with varying levels of complexity Solve complex engineering problems and provide solutions. Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with other teams. Responsible for designing primary packaging components for the leading, lightweight bottle producer in the world. Work with Product Development team to understand needs of customer, design to specific requests and provide requested documents by customer deadline Project manage new product design projects from design to testing validation Perform line trials to approve designs for production Manage and maintain library of designs to be referenced for future projects Monitor vendor progress on projects and ensure proper prioritization is communicated Utilize simulation to project design outcomes and reduce time to market Develop new software tools and support general laboratory testing Visit new suppliers and learn new technologies Travel up to 33% 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: 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 6 Years – Experience in Position 6 Years – Experience in Standardized CAD software 6 Years – Experience in New Product Development (NPD) work, concept creation and prototyping 6 Years – Experience in rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Ability to travel domestically 6 Years – Experience in Finite Element Modeling (FEM) preferably with ANSYS. *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Preferred Qualifications: 10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment 10+ Years – Experience working in Position 10+ Years – Experience in Standardized CAD software 10+ Years – Experience in New Product Development (NPD) work, concept creation and prototyping 10+ Years – Experience n rapid prototyping, additive manufacturing and 3D printing. Ability to travel domestically *experience may include a combination of work experience and education Competencies Complete Finite Element Analysis (FEA) on new bottle designs Complete Injection Mold Simulations Complete blow-molded bottle designs, preform designs and calculations to ensure compatibility Design and implement new software to decrease new product implementation timelines Analyze and provide solutions for plant resolution requests Develop 3D print files for internal customer use Support contract manufacturing team in design alteration recommendations to meet customers’ needs at the lowest cost Perform lab tests on PET and HDPE products/samples Working with rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing technology Advanced data analysis and simulation capabilities Publication quality communication skills (documents and presentations) Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills. Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information. Experience leading cross functional teams This positi