Senior Packaging Engineer

What Is Cirkul?

Cirkul is a rapidly growing company on a mission to transform how beverages are developed, distributed, and enjoyed. It’s a new way to hydrate—so much so that 96% of customers say they drink more water with Cirkul!* With over 150 flavor options available without sugar or calories, Cirkul provides customers with a fully customizable, reusable water bottle and cartridge system. Since 2018, millions have dropped sugary soda and energy drinks, and turned up their plain boring water with Cirkul! A full range of products is available at DrinkCirkul.com, and Cirkul is also sold by Amazon, Costco, Walmart, Kroger, and grocery stores nationwide. 

*Based on a survey conducted with 3,258 Cirkul Customers

What Does an Average Day Look Like?

Driving Results:
Own complex packaging projects from concept through commercialization, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost targets are met. Help set priorities and guide other engineers and technicians in day-to-day tasks and project execution.  Understand what it means to scale a product in a high volume setting. 

Taking Ownership:
Identify opportunities for cost reduction, performance improvements, and sustainable innovations across primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging. Develop specifications, tests methods, and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) with minimal oversight.

Making Decisions:
Evaluate and recommend materials, designs, and technologies that balance sustainability, functionality, and cost. Use data and design-of-experiments (DOE) principles to make sound technical and business decisions.

• Cultivating Relationships:
• Work cross-functionally with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal teams to drive successful product launches and packaging improvements worldwide 
• Instilling Trust:
• Ensure all packaging processes comply with regulatory requirements and company standards. Maintain transparency and clarity in documentation, testing, and communication.
• Customer Focus:
• Keep the end-user experience at the center of every design, deliver packaging that meets shelf life and integrity requirements.

What Background Should You Have?

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 5–7 years in packaging engineering, preferably in the beverage or consumer goods industry, with demonstrated ability to lead projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of the flexible packaging landscape and manufacturing methods.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials (flexibles, plastics, paperboard, corrugate) and manufacturing processes, including sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in documenting designs and generating clear technical reports with high attention to details.
• Skilled in statistical analysis and design of experiments (DOE).
• Strong knowledge of the testing methods and requirements for thin film structures.
• APR guidelines understanding is desired. 
• Familiarity with CAD software and other packaging design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and junior engineers.

What do we offer? 

• Competitive salary based on experience and market 
• Generous benefits, 401k match, and PTO (even insurance for your fur babies!)
• Employee discounts on Cirkul products 
• New corporate office space with great amenities 
• Opportunity to work with a best in class team, in a hyper growth company, taking over the hydration industry
• A culture that rewards results 

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Please note: At this time, we will not provide sponsorship for employment visas. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Cirkul, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to sustaining an equitable and inclusive, people-first environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents.