Molson Coors Beverage Company

Associate R&D Packaging Engineer I

Date: Jun 5, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US

Requisition ID: 31247

A Career in Beer and Beyond:

Our purpose at Molson Coors Beverage Company is to brew beverages that unite people to celebrate all life’s moments. We’ve been brewing iconic brands for over 350 years and are now proud to be offering a modern portfolio that expands beyond the beer aisle.

We are Talent Brewers with our culture rooted in our core Values. We believe in our brands and our people, and that diversity WITH inclusion is the key to a winning team culture. We want you to join our team of brand ambassadors who believe the world is full of untapped opportunities. So, if you get excited about making a real difference as part of a winning team like we do, we want to hear from you.

The Headlines:

In the role of Research & Development (R&D) Associate Packaging Engineer I , working in Milwaukee, WI, you will work within the Packaging Innovation R&D team alongside cross-functional partners to build-out packaging solutions which enhance consumer experiences, improve portfolio sustainability, and/or optimize material costs.

This position reports to a Sr. R&D Packaging Manager and works closely many internal partners including Marketing, Project Management, Procurement, Technical Insights, Beverage R&D, Quality, Technical Services, and our Brewery teams.

The Responsibilities:

• Innovation Research : Stay up with the latest industry news and trends and apply knowledge to our business.

• Technology Scouting

• Competitive Research

• Consumer Research

• Ideation and Design Thinking : Leverage knowledge of trends, consumer empathy, and technical depth along with cross functional collaboration to identify and present packaging solutions.

• Prototyping: Use digital modeling, 3D printing, cutting table, or other tools to communicate ideas for new technologies or designs to stakeholders and partners.

• Consumer Testing : Work with Insights team to develop testing plans and create stimuli to help spark conversation and feedback.

• Package Test Plans (PTP): Creating and execute plans to test the robustness of new structures and decoration or coating technologies and begin qualification for future deployment.

• Package Lab Testing, including Test Method development as necessary

• Brewery Line Trials

• Supplier Collaboration: Brief suppliers on new technology and/or design needs, vet, test, and provide feedback on solutions/technologies.

• Cross-functional Communication : Frame potential solutions for cross functional stakeholders and bring along stakeholders at decision points, milestones, and challenge points.

• Documentation : Follow processes for project-related documentation as needed including specifications, test plans, etc.

The Other Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Science, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Engineering Mechanics OR equivalent experience.

• You have 3+ years of experience in packaging or associated consumer goods industry

• You are curious about consumers, industry, and a broad range of science and technologies.

• You are bold and decisive. You are comfortable expressing conflicting opinions, have a bias for action, and embrace failing forward.

• You take initiative to learn and continuously grow your skill sets and build up the people around you.

• You love a challenge. You complete complex projects quickly and adeptly with your understanding of the business priorities.  You act with appropriate urgency to various market events and trends that require a quick turnaround in plans and strategy

• You are confident and competent. You are diplomatic, professional and exercise great judgment in developing and maintaining excellent business relationships within the business

Work Perks that You Need to Know About:

• Flexible work programs that support work life balance including a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office

• We care about our People and Planet and have challenged ourselves with stretch goals around our key priorities

• We care about our communities and play our part to make a difference – from charitable donations to hitting the streets together to build parks, giving back to the community is part of our culture and who we are

• Engagement with a variety of Employee Resource Groups, which can provide volunteer opportunities, leadership experience, and networking through the organization

• Ability to grow and develop your career centered around our First Choice Learning opportunities

• Participation in our Total Rewards program with a competitive base salary, incentive plans, parental leave, health, dental, vision, a retirement savings plan with incredible employer match, generous paid time off plans, an engaging Wellness Program, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with amazing resources

• On sitePub, accessto cool brand clothing and swag, top events and, of course... free beer and beverages!

• Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences

At Molson Coors we seek diversity. Differing perspectives lead to challenging the expected, which keeps new ideas bubbling up. We’re an equal opportunity employer and invite applications from candidates from all backgrounds, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic. We take pride in celebrating our unique brew.

Should you need accommodation due to disability [or any other protected status] during the recruitment process, please contact Accessibility@molsoncoors.com .

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