Senior Associate Packaging Engineer

The Packaging Engineering Team is responsible for the development and engineering of all aspects of packaging from concept to mass production. The team supports custom and stock packaging (bottles, caps, pumps, jars) and secondary packaging (folding cartons, gift sets) for all products within the Mammoth Brands Personal Care portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Packaging, the role works within the Product Organization as part of the Design Team with Industrial Designers and Production Artists, and cross functionally with Project Management, Quality, Global Supply, Product Development, Retail and Brand Marketing.

Responsibilities

Bring passion and enthusiasm for package engineering to work every day; Research packaging sustainability/innovation/trends and develop packaging components that support new product introductions, retail exclusives, promotions and partnerships, and operational initiatives; Recommend and own packaging workstreams required to qualify packaging components, tooling, equipment and processes; Develop specifications as part of the package development process; Access, review, modify or create 3D CAD models, 3D prints, and 2D engineering drawings to build prototype tools, samples, and approve component structures; Work with packaging component suppliers to design for manufacturing, apply robust testing plans to validate the design, and qualify production release in partnership with technical cross functional partners; Participate in and drive packaging engineering design reviews; Own packaging line trials and test plans, troubleshoot packaging-related technical issues, develop risk mitigation plans and packaging alternatives; Work with the Production Artist team to develop color standards and establish production color ranges; Bring printing and decorating experience to graphics design, decoration testing, and artwork approval; Issue and maintain packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and assembly instructions; Maintain collaborative relationships with packaging component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal cross functional partners

Requirements

Studied/degree in Packaging Engineering and/or studies in mechanical engineering, industrial design, materials and chemical engineering or related fields (BS in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related disciplines, or demonstrated equivalent experience); 3+ years of experience in the design, testing, and development of new packaging using a range of component manufacturing processes and materials; Knowledge of a variety of material properties and packaging components such as pumps, closures, bottles, tubes, aerosols, folding cartons, gift sets, flexible films and laminations; Good eye for design and aesthetics, plus experience with decorating techniques and materials used on primary and secondary packaging; Honest, direct, and able to articulate and defend technical packaging decisions and communicate clearly with cross functional teams; Experience with 2D engineering drawings to define critical-to-quality dimensions, and engineering analysis methods such as Tolerance Analysis and Statistical Analysis; Extremely organized, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced environment; Life-long learner who is not afraid to admit when they don't know an answer; Sense of humor

Nice to have

Experience in one 3D MCAD package (e.g. Artios, Solidworks); TOPS Packaging design software; Familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401k match; Equity in Mammoth Brands; Flexible time off and working hours; L&D stipend; 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years; 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood; Fun IRL and virtual events; Free products from the family of brands; Fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks