Sr. Manager of Packaging Design (Plastics/PET & HDPE)
Company: Niagara Bottling
Location: Diamond Bar
Posted on: April 26, 2024
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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.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.Sr. Manager of Packaging Design (Plastics/PET & HDPE)The
Sr. Manager of Packaging Design is responsible for the development
of new product offerings and primary packaging components. This
role will utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA), various CAD
software and direct report skillsets to execute critical rigid and
semi-rigid packaging projects within the parameters provided by
both internal and external customers. This role will lead a diverse
team of engineers to ensure Niagara Bottling remains the industry
low-cost leader in beverage manufacturing without compromising
quality. The Sr. Manager will be required to communicate results of
projects to leadership as well as train and mentor team members to
grow within the organization. The key emphasis of the role is the
ability to lead a highly technical, fast paced design team while
simultaneously strategically growing the team s capabilities via
artificial intelligence and alternate strategic visions. Lastly,
leadership, guidance, and mentorship to the packaging team,
fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous
improvement will be key to the roles success.Detailed
DescriptionLead plastic part design (PET & HDPE) for injection and
blowmolding applications in the vertically integrated bottling
industry. Mentor and grow design engineers while providing the
tools necessary to execute required jobs in an expedient
manner.Support internal light weight design initiatives, new
customer design requests, Innovation and non-packaging specific
design projects.Improve process workflow when necessary to create a
more effective NPD workflow.Improve laboratory testing
effectiveness via software tools, artificial intelligence and
internally developed software.Visit and grow OEM relationships to
ensure future designs are applicable for new beverage equipment
technologies.Grown relationships with manufacturing personnel to
ensure feedback loop is constantly progressing and having a
positive impact on packaging design.Lead in improving, designing,
and optimizing more complex tests, analyzing results, providing
recommendations, and developing reports based on engineering
principles that translate to innovative products.Analyze and
evaluate experimental data to create and validate the computational
models.Work in a cross-functional team environment and collaborate
with Innovation, Quality, Packaging Execution, Manufacturing, and
Supply Chain to meet project objectives.Create, review, and release
documents within the product lifecycle control systems.The position
requires up to 20% travelPlease 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.Work Experience/KSA sRequired:7+ years
Experience in Field5+ years
Experience in Position4+ years
Experience in Supervising EmployeesAble to travel to Germany,
France, Canada, and ChinaExperience inFinite Element Modeling
(FEM), preferably with ABAQUS.Able to plan experiments and validate
simulations *experience may include a combination of work
experience and educationPreferred:10+ years
Experience in Field7+ years
Experience in Position7+ years
Experience in Supervising EmployeesFluent in a second language such
as German, Chinese, or FrenchExperience with injection molding,
compression molding, or blow molding can also help*experience may
include a combination of work experience and
educationCompetenciesKnowledge and understanding of blowmolding and
injection molding part design.Exposure to vertically integrated
beverage manufacturing (pellets to pallets). Ability to interact
with suppliers, manufacturing sites, customers and internal
colleagues and stakeholders.Advanced data analysis and simulation
knowledge.Ability to clearly communicate both written and orally,
complex topics in generic verbiage.Problem Solving - identifies and
resolves 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 tasksManaging People - fosters quality focus in others;
Improves processes, products and servicesProficient in material
science, in particular polymers.Skilled in SolidWorks, CATIA, NX,
ANSYS, Moldex3D, Blowview and other similar
software.EducationMinimum Required:Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering or other related fields or equivalent
experiencePreferred:Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or
Aerospace EngineersPh.D. would also be considered for this
positionCertification/License: Required: N/APreferred: ANSYS
LSDYNA, ANSYS Static Structural, SolidWorks Associate CAD,
MoldX3DForeign Language Required:
None RequiredPreferred:
Full Professional Proficiency, German, Chinese, or FrenchTypical
Compensation RangePay Rate Type: Salary$156,991.00 - $219,786.00 /
YearlyBonus Target:
15%
AnnualBenefitshttps://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefitsAny
employment agency, person or entity that submits a rsum into this
career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding
that the applicant's rsum will become the property of Niagara
Bottling, LLC. Niagara Bottling, LLC will have the right to hire
that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the
submitting employment agency, person or entity.Employment agencies
that have fee agreements with Niagara Bottling, LLC and have been
engaged on a search shall submit rsum to the designated Niagara
Bottling, LLC recruiter or, upon authorization, submit rsum into
this career site to be eligible for placement fees.Niagara Plant
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