Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like UNO, Scrabble, Magic 8 Ball, Pictionary and so on.

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.

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
• •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

• •3-5 years of Packaging or Industrial Design experience preferred
• •Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• •Highly creative individual with ability to develop innovative package solutions.
• •Knowledge of package manufacturing processes and capable of generating detailed packaging specs. Must have experience re-thinking package designs with new, innovative visions.
• •Experience working in a team environment, under tight deadlines, building strong relationships.
• •Proficiency in Artios CAD and 3-D modeling.
• •Originate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings
• •Current knowledge of competitive products at retail
• •Create innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage.
• •Design 3D structures that complement and protect complex products.
• •Able to work on many projects concurrently.
• •Adherence to packaging/business schedules.
• •Present ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers. In general, the ability to clearly communicate to any number of people.
• •Ability to create Mattel standard engineering drawings.
• •Strong organizational skills and proven ability to take initiative.

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• •The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.