Senior Manager, Product Engineering

Staples Inc. • Framingham, MA

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About The Position

At Staples, our private brands merchandising team delivers exceptional value, quality, and innovation to customers every day. As Senior Manager, Product Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product innovation, improving existing products, and influencing long‑term engineering strategy—while collaborating with global partners and senior leaders across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Product Development, or equivalent work experience
• 8+ years of experience in product engineering or product development
• 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams
• Demonstrated success delivering high‑quality products aligned to business objectives
• Strong expertise in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance
• Experience managing budgets, resources, and complex cross‑functional projects

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience with Agile methodologies and modern engineering tools
• Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering data analytics
• Knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
• Experience working in regulated industries such as consumer goods, automotive, medical devices, or aerospace

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Product Engineering point of contact for the Private Brands team in the U.S. corporate office
• Lead product engineering efforts across new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner closely with Design & Innovation, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams
• Provide technical guidance during sample reviews, prototype debugging, and manufacturability optimization
• Drive engineering design fundamentals to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, enhance product performance, and ensure product reliability
• Collaborate with Product Engineering and Sourcing teams in Europe and Asia
• Support and occasionally lead sustainability initiatives within the private brands portfolio
• Travel to global factories and sourcing offices as needed
• Contribute to 3–5 year strategic planning

Benefits

• Inclusive culture with associate‑led Business Resource Groups
• Flexible PTO (22 days)
• Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
• 401(k) company match
• Online and retail discounts
• Physical and mental health wellness programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior