DrinkPAK LLC
Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Maintenance with a strong background in manufacturing operations and high-speed production equipment. This role will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, uptime, and maintenance overhaul execution across all site utilities and processes. The successful candidate will deliver projects from ideation through commissioning, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and process efficiency.
LOCATION:
The position is based at DrinkPAK's in Fort Worth, Texas.
BENEFITS:
The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:
PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company A cell phone stipend Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more RESPONSIBILITIES
Own performance and reliability of major production equipment within batching, blending, and packaging operations. Develop, monitor, and maintain KPIs to ensure process accuracy, minimize loss, increase efficiency, and drive product quality. Lead the startup and commissioning of new batching, blending processes, package sizes, and configurations. Implement and maintain downtime and availability tracking; reconcile downtime internally and with customers. Deliver projects from concept through commissioning that improve process and line efficiencies. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new and existing processes. Establish and manage process controls using lean methodologies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational effectiveness. Provide technical process control expertise to cross-functional teams. Manage vendors, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring performance against deliverables. Champion Rapid Changeover activities to achieve ambitious changeover time reduction targets. Support safety, energy, and environmental initiatives. Develop root cause analysis processes to eliminate equipment failures. Promote a culture of safety and adherence to PPE requirements. Support team performance and create a culture of engagement. Exhibit knowledge to physically inspect the contractor's work in progress and intervene when necessary. Work collaboratively to resolve quality issues and identify system improvements. Regular and predictable attendance is essential, including nonstandard work hours as needed for projects. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. Sophisticated troubleshooting skills with high-speed manufacturing equipment, including AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, I/O modules, HMIs, and instrumentation. Knowledge of liquid process systems, blending, inline instrumentation, pumps, valves, tanks, and HTST. Experience with packaging equipment such as depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, packers, and pasteurizers. Proficiency in CAD software. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks. Ability to extract, evaluate, and use data for process improvement. Strong interpersonal, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated adaptability and solutions-driven mindset. Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Excellent computer skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus. OUR VALUES
Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.
Speed : Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently. Intensity : Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach. Purpose : Take ownership of your responsibilities and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK. ABOUT DRINKPAK
DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs, stand for 10+ hours, push and pull as required.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer Maintenance with a strong background in manufacturing operations and high-speed production equipment. This role will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, uptime, and maintenance overhaul execution across all site utilities and processes. The successful candidate will deliver projects from ideation through commissioning, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and provide technical expertise to cross-functional teams to optimize equipment performance and process efficiency.
LOCATION:
The position is based at DrinkPAK's in Fort Worth, Texas.
BENEFITS:
The well-being of our team members and their families is critically important to us. As part of this commitment, we offer:
PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company A cell phone stipend Annual discretionary bonus 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more RESPONSIBILITIES
Own performance and reliability of major production equipment within batching, blending, and packaging operations. Develop, monitor, and maintain KPIs to ensure process accuracy, minimize loss, increase efficiency, and drive product quality. Lead the startup and commissioning of new batching, blending processes, package sizes, and configurations. Implement and maintain downtime and availability tracking; reconcile downtime internally and with customers. Deliver projects from concept through commissioning that improve process and line efficiencies. Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for new and existing processes. Establish and manage process controls using lean methodologies. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase operational effectiveness. Provide technical process control expertise to cross-functional teams. Manage vendors, suppliers, and contractors, ensuring performance against deliverables. Champion Rapid Changeover activities to achieve ambitious changeover time reduction targets. Support safety, energy, and environmental initiatives. Develop root cause analysis processes to eliminate equipment failures. Promote a culture of safety and adherence to PPE requirements. Support team performance and create a culture of engagement. Exhibit knowledge to physically inspect the contractor's work in progress and intervene when necessary. Work collaboratively to resolve quality issues and identify system improvements. Regular and predictable attendance is essential, including nonstandard work hours as needed for projects. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. Sophisticated troubleshooting skills with high-speed manufacturing equipment, including AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, I/O modules, HMIs, and instrumentation. Knowledge of liquid process systems, blending, inline instrumentation, pumps, valves, tanks, and HTST. Experience with packaging equipment such as depalletizers, palletizers, conveyors, fillers, packers, and pasteurizers. Proficiency in CAD software. Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence frameworks. Ability to extract, evaluate, and use data for process improvement. Strong interpersonal, technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated adaptability and solutions-driven mindset. Willingness to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Excellent computer skills. Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus. OUR VALUES
Our company's culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.
Speed : Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently. Intensity : Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach. Purpose : Take ownership of your responsibilities and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK. ABOUT DRINKPAK
DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs, stand for 10+ hours, push and pull as required.