Engineer I - Resins

Niagara Bottling is looking for a Team Member to support resin-related projects focused on qualification and validation of various PET materials. The Engineer I will collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to ensure resin performance meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualification trials for new resins (vPET, HDPE, rPET) and suppliers to ensure compliance with specifications and performance requirements
• Develop and maintain resin-related packaging specifications, test methods, and SOPs
• Perform material validations for new products and production lines, ensuring capability and conformance
• Analyze resin properties (e.g., IV, crystallinity, melt flow) and assess impact on bottle performance and line efficiency
• Provide technical support during plant trials and collaborate with operations to optimize resin usage
• Audit production lines to identify opportunities for improvement in resin handling, drying processes, and application
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations summarizing trial results, recommendations, and next steps
• Travel up to 50% to conduct on-site resin trials and audits at Niagara plants

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Basic knowledge of polymer science and resin processing
• 0+ years of experience in packaging, resin development, or injection/blow molding environments
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or other related field
• Ability to work under direct supervision while handling basic technical issues
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook)
• 2+ years of experience in packaging, resin development, or injection/blow molding environments
• Familiarity with PET and HDPE resin properties, drying systems, and colorant integration
• Experience with rPET implementation and sustainability initiatives
• Master's Degree in Engineering or other related field

Benefits

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

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