Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer

Mammoth Brands • New York, NY

41d • $90,800 - $113,500 • Onsite

About The Position

Consumer packaging is everywhere and in many cases it’s unavoidable. Packaging can be disappointing, frustrating, wasteful or unremarkable at best. Conversely, it can drive impulse purchase, consumer loyalty/satisfaction, deep brand recognition, and be mindful of its purpose without being excessive or insufficient. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about creating overwhelmingly positive experiences for our consumers.

Requirements

• Studied/degree in Packaging Engineering and/or studies in mechanical engineering, industrial design, materials and chemical engineering and related fields. BS in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related disciplines, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in the design, testing, and development of new packaging using a range of component manufacturing processes and materials.
• Having 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.
• You have a good eye for design and aesthetics, plus experience with decorating techniques and materials used on primary and secondary packaging
• Honest, direct, and ability to articulate and defend technical packaging decisions as well as communicate clearly with cross functional teams.
• Experience with 2D engineering drawings to define critical dimensions, and using engineering analysis methods such as Tolerance Analysis and Statistical Analysis.
• Experience in one 3D MCAD package (eg. Artios, Solidworks).
• Extremely organized, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced environment.
• Life-long learner: You love learning new things and are not afraid to admit when you don’t know an answer
• Sense of humor -- we take our work seriously and ourselves un-seriously

Nice To Haves

• TOPS Packaging design software, and familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Bring your 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, modify or create 3D CAD models 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 during development; 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 the process of graphics design, decoration testing, and artwork approval.
• Issue and maintain packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and assembly instructions, for production accuracy and scalable success.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal cross functional partners.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 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 including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from all of our brands

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees