Packaging Engineer
Packaging Engineer
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$ 80000 - 95000
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Please Note: If you are a current Spin Master employee with access to Workday apply to this job via the Workday application.
Are you a kid at heart looking to build a career with a leading global childrens toy entertainment and digital gaming company
At Spin Master our unwavering commitment to open mindedness integrity and innovation is a great part of what has made us an industry leader. How do we stay ahead of the pack By hiring the best and brightest mindsand thats why we want you!
Job Description:
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 Masters 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
- Strong presentation skills highly organized attention to detail
- Working knowledge of corrugate paperboard blister and related packaging: Materials costs printing manufacturing and assembly processes
The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in New York City is $80000 to $95000 per annum. The salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to years of experience within the job years of experience within the required industry education etc. Spin Master Inc. is a multi-state employer and this salary range may not reflect positions that work only in other states.
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What you can expect from us:
Our mission is to Make Life More Fun with a vision to push the boundaries of innovation creativity and fun.
- Growth and Career Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Innovation Collaboration and Fun
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Other fun Perks!
Whats it like to work here
Spin Master is a fast-paced hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isnt for everyone we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.
Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.
Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation please contact our Talent Acquisition team by email at or by phone at and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
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We do appreciate all interest; however only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full-Time
