Packaging Engineer

What will you work on?

As Packaging Engineer, you will design, develop test a variety of structural packaging to achieve CSP (Cost, Schedule Performance) per Spin Master’s standards, branding objectives and project plan. You provide leadership to improve the development evaluation processes and to develop best practices in the area of packaging creation. You provide technical leadership in developing retail/consumer packages to support new products, package improvements, package refreshes and cost reduction. You provide creative leadership that fosters use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative design approaches in structural packaging solutions for consumer market.

How will you create impact?

• Work directly with each graphic designer to translate brand marketing requirements into innovative, functional packaging structure designs for new and existing products, using paperboard, corrugated, vacuum-formed plastic, blisters and other materials for best possible shelf appeal
• Perform preliminary package feasibilities to determine proper package size, package style and affordability
• Evaluate structural package designs for cost effectiveness, considering material options, global sourcing, manufacturability, pallet and container utilization, etc.
• Evaluate pre-production and production samples to ensure material quality and product placement are as specified
• Generate timely, accurate, manufacturable die-lines for graphic development
• Document all packaging, including conceptual, manufacturing, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings, MS Project spreadsheets documenting all package parts, elements and contents, and Package Update Memos documenting changes/updates
• Create package samples as needed for brand, marketing, graphic mockups, sales and product fit assessment
• Maintain knowledge of new packaging technologies and trends related to design, materials, treatments and machinery in order to drive innovation and functionality
• Collaborate with local and overseas manufacturing and quality engineers to ensure parties are aligned on all issues related to ongoing projects
• Monitor current package designs for improvements in quality and cost
• Seek opportunities to cost-reduce existing packaging for “carry-over” products while maintaining “perceived value”
• Manage several brands simultaneously and effectively

What are your skills and experience?

• Intermediate to advanced skills with Artios-CAD and Solid Works 3D programs, with experience producing manufactured retail packages, including concept, assembly, interior protective packaging/insert, planogram and pallet configuration drawings
• Intermediate skill with Adobe Creative Suite, specific to Illustrator and Photoshop
• Intermediate to advanced skill with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Portfolio of past structural designs preferred
• Travel may be required
• Working knowledge of corrugate, paperboard, blister and related packaging: Materials, costs, printing, manufacturing and assembly processes

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