Packaging Engineer
Description For Packaging Engineer
Cirkul is a rapidly growing beverage technology company on a mission to make a healthier world by helping people enjoy drinking more water. The company developed an innovative beverage delivery system that reduces shipping weight by 96% and uses 84% less plastic. As a Packaging Engineer at Cirkul, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing packaging solutions that align with cost reduction and sustainability goals while enhancing the consumer experience. You will lead packaging development projects, define cost reduction opportunities, manage the packaging lifecycle, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field, 2+ years of experience, and strong knowledge of packaging materials and processes. Cirkul offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to work with a best-in-class team in a hyper-growth company.
Responsibilities For Packaging Engineer
- Lead packaging development projects from concept to commercialization
- Define packaging cost reduction opportunities and execute implementation
- Manage the entire packaging lifecycle for both flexible and tertiary packaging
- Help navigate sustainable solutions for the Cirkul product line
- Evaluate and select packaging materials and technologies
- Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams
- Maintain high standards of integrity and transparency in packaging processes
- Prioritize end-user experience by ensuring packaging is functional, appealing, and aligned with Cirkul's brand promise
Requirements For Packaging Engineer
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably in beverage or consumer goods industry
- Capable of documenting design work in clear and concise technical report format
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data using statistics and DOE design
- Understanding of test methods to verify shelf life performance
- Strong knowledge of packaging materials (flexibles preferred), processes, and sustainability practices
- CAD software and other packaging design tools are desirable
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Benefits For Packaging Engineer
- Competitive salary based on experience and market
- Generous benefits
- 401k match
- PTO
- Pet insurance
- Employee discounts on Cirkul products
- New corporate office space with great amenities
