Principal Packaging Engineer Device Postponement Operations

We are looking for a dynamic driven organized analytical and creative Packaging Engineer to join our team. This role requires an innovative thinker and leader to drive packaging designs for automation (DFA) across Amazon internal teams and external partners.

You will be successful in this role if you: lead large or strategically important projects (e.g. new device or system); passionately develop new packaging concepts based on existing and learned expertise in packaging materials pack out automation and supply chains; analyze material characterization laboratory results and design/implement operational test plans for rapid learning and iteration of packaging design and material specifications; deliver packaging designs material specifications system architectures and strategic documentation; drive alignment across stakeholder teams with conflicting goals; handle escalations and mitigate complexity risks (deconstruct into appropriate simplicity); stay close to the ongoing operations and stay up to date on packaging trends quickly being able to identify the best technical solutions that can solve problems for Amazon and our customers; resolve packaging issues relating to automation testing and ongoing operations; and most importantly have a passion for improving the customers outofthebox experience.

A qualified candidate will have a background in structural packaging development functional and cosmetic standards such as ISTA and experience working with outsourced manufacturing in a variety of packaging technologies including but not limited to flexoprinting lithography corrugated paper pulp thermoforming and molding. The candidate will be someone who can articulate and drive considerations required to deliver the best overall design for the customer distribution and manufacturing. They will manage complex package development leverage supplier resources and successfully push process and material limits to deliver practical impactful results. They will advance design test and validate standards to meet changing logistical requirements safely deliver product worldwide and create great customer experiences.

Key job responsibilities
Maintaining close communication with Engineering teams to ensure effective team collaboration
Collaborating with suppliers providing design feedback and recommendations including but not limited to features tolerances DFM DFA fixture development etc.
Designing customerfacing packaging (also known as the beauty box) alongside other internal and external packaging designers and within Amazon Devices Packaging Experience Guidelines
Designing bulk packaging to transfer devices from Electronics Manufacturing Service (EMS) providers to DPO locations
Resolving packagingrelated issues that impact automated and manual pack out operational efficiency
Being the expert on packaging qualification practices and standards
Influencing new packaging standards including but not limited to DFA standards across Amazon Devices to improve the customer packaging experience and reduce packout costs
Driving awareness and adoption of DFA Packaging Standards within and outside of Amazon
Developing and implementing standard test methods including statistical analysis to ensure packaging meets Amazons quality high bar.
Developing and managing packaging materials and suppliers qualification processes
Identifying opportunities to improve efficiencies in the packaging design and evaluation process
Employing exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with US and global stakeholders
Working independently and dealing with ambiguous environment

A day in the life
In this role you will troubleshoot and problem solve independently in an ambiguous environment. You will have high ownership of your work as proven by a record of driving projects and strategic initiatives to their completion independently. At the same time you will also need to collaborate with and influence other packaging engineers across Amazon Devices to adopt DFA recommendations across common packaging designs. To achieve this you will need to be motivated agile with strong time management and project management skills and have experience working in a technical environment.

About the team
At Amazon Devices were constantly looking for ways to improve our customers packaging experience and how we get our products to our customers. Amazons Device Postponement Operation (DPO) imports devices in bulk packaging to the U.S. and other regions with large customer populations. DPO performs final configurations in region based on current demand and then packs out the final product leveraging highly automated processes. DPO ensures customers get what they want when they want it. DPO currently services the U.S. market and in the process of expanding globally.

Bachelors degree in packaging engineering or related field
10 years experience in packaging design engineering manufacturing & test
5 years in consumer retail and/or consumer electronic packaging industry with direct packaged product and pointofsale displays delivery responsibility
5 years experience designing packaging for automated packout production
5 years experience troubleshooting packaging issues on automated packout lines
5 years experience working onsite with local and international suppliers
Experience designing corrugated paperboard and molded pulp packaging adhesives print decoration and treatments.
Experience developing test protocol and procedure
Experience prototyping new packaging design

MBA or MS preferred in Material Science Packaging Mechanical Engineering Sustainability
Experience running packaging software such as ArtiosCAD and TOPS
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
Experience with SQL data pulling and analysis
Proven strong organizational and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated criticalthinking capability
Enthusiasm for getting hands on with your team in collaborative environments
Ability to identify risks develop clear mitigation plans and communicate effectively to executive stakeholders while handling multiple competing priorities in a fastpaced rapidly evolving environment

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees supervisors and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees supervisors and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal state and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct adverse and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies exercise sound judgment effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism and safeguard business operations and the Companys reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $161900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $279900/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on jobrelated knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity signon payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.