{"id":991383,"url":"https://alion.io/job/dogfish-packaging-engineer","title":"Packaging Engineer","company":{"id":709393,"name":"Dogfish","domain":"dogfish.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/dogfish-2","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oracle","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Breinigsville, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":65000,"max":120000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":120000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"AutoCAD","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-07-31T16:50:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-07-31","last_verified_at":"2026-09-28T10:25:24Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":59,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":59},"description":"We are currently hiring a Full-Time Packaging Engineer at the Samuel Adams Brewery inBreinigsville, PA.\nThe Packaging Engineer identifies, evaluates, develops, designs, and implements safety, quality, cost savings, new product development, sustainability projects, and operating efficiency projects to achieve increased productivity, enhanced manufacturing flexibility and capacity, improved product quality, safer operations, and ensures environmental compliance.\nWhat You'll Brew:\nProject Engineering\nProvide overall project engineering on assigned capital projects\nProvide direct support to Project Managers for discreet phases or technology areas on larger scale capital projects\nResponsible for scope definition, capital budget cost estimates, operating cost savings development, investment justification and feasibility, system design, cost value analysis, equipment design specifications, development of engineering design specifications, RFPs/RFQs\nPrepare critical path project schedule and coordination of Brewery production scheduling, equipment vendors/manufacturers, outside contractors and plant personnel to ensure compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget\nManage project installation/construction, start-up, commissioning, and the effective transfer of technology and training to Brewery operating personnel.\nEnsures BBC safety, quality, and compliance standards are adhered to on all projects\nLeads root cause problem solving efforts on key chronic losses for the line(s)\nCoaches teams to build capability in problem solving skills and formal tools, including but not limited to Initial Problem Solving, Unified Problem Solving, 6W2H, and 5 Why’s\nPackaging Materials\nCreate and maintain packaging material specifications and other required documentation for all assigned projects\nCoordinate package material testing as required at third party laboratories, pilot brewery, or production breweries\nDrive packaging material cost savings projects across the Boston Beer manufacturing network including internal breweries and co-man sites\nWorking cross functionally with Procurement, Breweries, Supply Chain, Brand Development, Commercialization, New Product Development, Quality, and others to evaluate packaging materials and structures for feasibility and operational impact (changeovers, OEE, complexity) to the breweries and then lead the execution of those projects to meet company wide and brewery specific objectives and timelines\nDrive packaging material sustainability\nCollaborate on trial qualification reporting and communications sent amongst the breweries\nIdentifying, developing, and commercializing new packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers that bring competitive, consumer, and especially cost advantage to Boston Beer\nSupporting the Supply Chain manufacturing network and production breweries with subject matter expertise on packaging materials\nCost Saving\nAid in identification and implementation of Gross Margin cost saving improvement opportunities related to packaging materials and packaging operations\nUnderstand the performance versus cost implications of packaging materials and identify alternatives\nSupport Procurement and Supply Chain packaging initiatives for supply continuity and risk management by providing input to RFP process and new vendor qualification. Lead/support the qualification of new vendors and supply locations\nSustainability\nAnalyze and report packaging material sustainability metrics\nSupport packaging sustainability improvements\nMaintain EPR reporting tool and connected weights & dimensions data\nNew Packaging Development\nSupports the trialing of new packaging materials at Boston Beer breweries and 3rd party manufacturers\nReview and approve artwork for packaging materials\nManage weights and dimensions information for various pack formats\nOperational Support\nSupport continuous improvement efforts related to packaging material delivery and performance\nSupport identification and resolution of packaging material complaints and issues as required\nSupport vendor audit and qualification process for packaging material vendors, sites, and lines\nWhat Ingredients You'll Bring:\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline\nUp to 3 years of engineering, packaging, manufacturing, or related experience, including internships, co-ops, research projects, or full-time experience, preferably within Beverage, Food, CPG/FMCG, Pharmaceutical, or other manufacturing environments\nExposure to packaging materials, manufacturing processes, packaging equipment, or packaging technologies through coursework, internships, co-ops, research projects, or professional experience\nFamiliarity with packaging material test methods and laboratory techniques, such as TAPPI, ASTM, or ISTA\nFamiliarity with packaging materials and manufacturing processes related to cans, bottles, corrugated packaging, paperboard, flexible films, or similar packaging formats\nFamiliarity with packaging engineering and design software such as TOPS, CAPE, AutoCAD, or similar applications\nFamiliarity with packaging specification systems, databases, or document management tools\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams\nDemonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to use data to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts\nSelf-motivated with a willingness to learn, adapt, and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment\nSkills\nStrong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and functions\nAbility to build positive working relationships and contribute in a team-oriented environment\nDemonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to use data to support decision-making and continuous improvement efforts\nCuriosity and a willingness to learn, adapt, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and contribute to projects with appropriate guidance and support\nExposure to Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, or structured problem-solving methods through coursework, internships, co-ops, or professional experience\nExposure to packaging sustainability initiatives, EPR reporting requirements, or packaging compliance programs is a plus\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with packaging specification, sustainability, or lifecycle assessment software\nFamiliarity with packaging design software such as ArtiosCAD, Score, or similar applications\nExposure to packaging component manufacturing processes, including cans, bottles, corrugated packaging, pallets, or paperboard cartons\nLevel: 7\nAt the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $65,000 and $120,000. However, it’s important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.\nSome Perks:\nOur people are our most important “ingredient.” We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too.\nIn addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:\nTuition reimbursement\nFertility/adoption support\nFree financial coaching\nHealth & wellness program and discounts\nProfessional development & training\nFree beer!\n*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility\nQualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.\nBoston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact  for assistance.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8393,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Food & Beverages","Brewing & Beer","Nonprofits & Foundations"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-17T02:49:36Z"}],"liveness":{"score":30,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.536,"p_room":0.55,"age_days":58,"expected_fill_days":49,"reasons":["conf:22","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-09-28T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":120000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/dogfish-packaging-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/dogfish-packaging-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-28T23:10:33Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":733,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4267,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-29T00:00:00Z"}}}