Since 1912, Phillips Distilling Company (PDC) has been producing high-quality spirits and popular brands. As one of America’s oldest family-owned spirits companies, we pride ourselves on our independent spirit and our commitment to innovation, quality and community. PDC is currently inviting candidates to apply for a full-time Process Engineer, R&D Packaging Specialist opportunity!
Classification: Exempt
Department: 8890 Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering

SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Process Engineer/R&D Packaging Specialist is to work across several platforms to identify and execute key initiatives that enable a robust packaging supply chain with optimized designs and usage in production. This position will maintain a strong understanding of the sustainability landscape to aid in the development of technical solutions that enable the company’s organizational goals and compliance with regulations. This role will be directly involved in the development, maintenance, and cost optimization of sustainable and technical packaging solutions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Must have the ability to maintain current knowledge, skills and/or certifications relevant to assigned job responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 5-10 years of related work experience to include at least 5 years of R&D packaging experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a bottling or food/beverage manufacturing environment.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

The intent of this job description is not to state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties that will be performed. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Phillips Distilling Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider all qualified individuals for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Collaboration with Internal & External Partners (60%)

• Works with internal and external partners to develop specifications, documentation, packaging test plans and plant trials.
• Works with cross-functional packaging technical experts to identify product line synergies, SKU rationalization, etc.

Product Development (30%): Accountable for all packaging R&D related activities to support new and existing business objectives to include:

• Product development and review of packaging from concept/feasibility through commercialization.
• Design validation/plant qualification of all new and existing packaging designs.
• Submits technical reports for all related phase-gates project critical path activities related to packaging development.
• Develops databases for all packaging specifications

Sustainability (10%)

• Conducts front end research and development on sustainable and/or innovative material alternatives that drive value to the company and enable achievements.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.