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.

Senior Design Engineer – Packaging Design

The Senior Design Engineer – Packaging Design utilizes advanced CAD tools and related engineering software to support the development of primary packaging components, including PET bottles, preforms, closures, and associated systems. This role focuses on high-quality design execution, simulation modeling, prototyping readiness, and cross-functional technical support. In addition to producing 2D drawings, 3D models, and renderings, the Senior Design Engineer applies simulation tools to validate and optimize designs. The role also provides technical support to other departments and assists plant teams on an as-needed basis, contributing strong engineering expertise while partnering closely with Prototyping, Packaging Execution, Raw Materials, and Product Development.

Essential Functions

• Create and refine 3D bottle and preform designs using SolidWorks.
• Produce 2D drawings and support manufacturability reviews.
• Establish and execute FEA simulations and molding simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with Prototyping, Raw Materials, and Packaging Execution teams.
• Support line trials, testing, and validation.
• Prepare technical documentation and maintain CAD organization.
• Manage scoped engineering tasks and mentor junior engineers.
   

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
  • 4+ years relevant experience in packaging or mechanical design.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA (e.g., Ansys, Ls Dyna)
• Understanding of mechanical fundamentals (e.g., stress-strain) and PET material behaviors
• Exposure to molding fundamentals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Experience with design of HDPE/PP injection‑molded closures.
• Simulation and line trial experience
• Exposure to simulation-driven design optimization

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Makes safety the number one priority
  • Keeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediately
  • Effectively prioritizes tasks based on department goals
  • Shows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directly
  • Prioritizes resolution of customer issues effectively
  • Responds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customers
• InnovACT
  • Makes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or products
  • Demonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstances
  • Increases performance through greater efficiency
• Find a Way
  • Seeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other experts
  • Understands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actions
  • Seeks solutions rather than placing blame
• Empowered to be Great
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve oneself through growth and development opportunities
  • Communicates clearly and promptly up, down, and across
  • Communicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree In Engineering or any related discipline of engineering, or the equivalent in combined education and considerable experience in a similar field, may be considered equivalent.

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Engineering or any related discipline of advanced Engineering.

Foreign Language

• Required: None Required
• Preferred:  Elementary Proficiency

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$111,766.36 - $159,267.07 / Yearly

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• 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!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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