Sr Packaging Engineer

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on brands such as Hot Wheels, Disney Cars, Matchbox, or Thomas and Friends.

We are seeking a creative packaging individual who is involved in the package design process (not just production process) and proficient in Artios CAD and 3D modeling (i.e. Solidworks). We need a confident individual able to drive the packaging process with exceptional project management and creative skills. We are seeking a team centric individual that will work and collaborate with internal Packaging Design Staff, Marketing, Product Design, Project Managers and our counterparts Overseas. We encourage innovative thinkers and go-getters. This is a highly creative team working on a variety of packages and brands for an extensive line of playful and engaging products. We would also like to see a portfolio of past projects if possible

What Your Impact Will Be:

As a Sr. Packaging Engineer, this individual will design and develop innovative structural packaging solutions to support worldwide product launches through a comprehensive knowledge of technology, materials and competitive analysis. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to:

Create innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage

Design 3D structures that compliment and protect complex products

Originate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings

Work on many projects concurrently and adhere to packaging and business schedules

Work cohesively and collaboratively in a team environment; to create standard engineering drawings and to have direct experience working with single layer and multi layer paper materials plus multiple plastics and pulp materials

Ability to ideate and express ideas visually and verbally to the cross functional teams

Present ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers

Answer questions on the fly in upper management meetings

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Act as liaison and creative engineering partner with our China team

Participate in various team/department/management meetings - this is a very collaborative role requiring strong communication and partnering skills

Support several toy fair requirements throughout the year