Sr. Packaging Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Our efficient, committed Supply Chain team builds partnerships to get the right product to the right place at the right time. Logistics? Ready to pivot. As a Packaging Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the research, development and implementation of sustainable packaging solutions for products within the organization. We are passionate about sustainability, creativity, and excellence in everything we do. We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our packaging development and improvement efforts.

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Quality Design 

Direct Reports: N/A 

Location: On-Site at our Preston, WA office 4+ days a week  

*While we strive to offer flexibility, this role also requires it. There may be times when you're expected to come onsite outside your typical in-office days to support special projects, team events, or other business needs. 

Annual Bonus Potential: 7% - Eligibility is based on the company hitting annual financial targets. 

Base Salary: $165,000 - $195,000 (depending on experience) 

Note: New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market. 

We create connections with every sip. And we’ve found a lot of value in in-person connections! As a young, fast-growing company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters: 

• Accelerates process building - Being onsite lets teams test, adjust, and lock in new processes in real time, partnering closely with Sourcing & Procurement, Research & Development, and Creative teams to ensure they are efficient and scalable.

• Speeds decision-making – Having the right people in the same room means questions get answered and roadblocks get cleared instantly, which is critical when building for scale and aligning priorities across Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Brand departments.

• Strengthens cross-functional execution – Many of our initiatives cut across departments. Onsite presence ensures Sourcing & Procurement, Research & Development, and Creative teams, along with others, ensures the right voices are at the table at the right time to align on next steps.

• Reinforces culture and shared accountability – Working side-by-side fosters trust, shared ownership, and a stronger connection to our mission. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• 8+ years of packaging engineering experience in CPG, beverage, food, or a closely related manufacturing environment; beverage packaging experience strongly preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or equivalent experience. 

• Hands-on experience with rigid packaging systems, including PET bottles, preforms, closures, blow molding, resin selection, and related manufacturing processes. 

• Strong technical understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging formats, including PET, rPET, cans, labels, shrink sleeves, cartons, corrugate, trays, wraps, and multi-packs. 

• Proven ability to lead packaging development, qualification, testing, and commercialization from concept through launch, including lab testing, plant trials, line validation, and documentation.

• Ability to read, interpret, and provide technical feedback on engineering drawings, dielines, specifications, material documentation, and supplier technical data. 

• Experience creating, maintaining, and improving packaging specifications, standards, SOPs, test methods, and qualification protocols. 

• Strong supplier and co-manufacturer partnership skills, with the ability to troubleshoot packaging performance, manufacturing variability, quality issues, and material/process risks. 

• Demonstrated ability to balance performance, cost, sustainability, manufacturability, regulatory requirements, and consumer experience when evaluating packaging solutions.

• Clear communicator who can translate technical findings into practical recommendations for Engineering, Quality, Procurement, R&D, Brand, Supply Chain, and leadership partners.

• Strong project leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving, hands-on environment.

•   Ability to travel up to 40%, with occasional evening or weekend work as needed for trials, launches, or special assignments. 

This role is safety-sensitive. This means that you'll be regularly responsible for your own safety and/or the safety of others (e.g., driving on behalf of the company, working in a warehouse or plant environment).