Associate Packaging Engineer

At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.

As the Associate Packaging Engineer you will work with the team to design product packaging across multiple categories to ensure product integrity and appeal under varying shipping and display conditions. You will design test analyze and select materials for packaging based on durability functionality sustainable attributes manufacturability and cost effectiveness. You will work collaboratively with various internal and external partners through all phases of this role you will be the conduit for all packaging communication between YETI and external partners. You will ensure our packaging supports our premium brand aesthetic throughout its full lifecycle.

Responsibilities:
Develop deep understanding of strategic packages products and processes to support development of new packaging platforms and contribute to troubleshooting and problem solving of current processes
Identify and lead packaging sustainability initiatives in support of Corporate objectives
Develop maintain and optimize packaging specifications and assembly instructions across assigned categories
Lead multiple project types-new development sustaining/maintenance and optimization initiatives
Provide visibility to project team of packaging development steps timelines risks and contingency plans
Fully support highly collaborative work environment with global touch points across all business areas (Innovation Ops Manufacturing Marketing Sales Finance CEG)
Initiate and drive packaging efficiency initiatives through interaction with key stakeholders within supplier and manufacturing networks
Design plan and conduct pkg performance testing and trials while ensuring proper documentation of each activity
Ensure on-time execution of projects with oversight from Packaging Leadership
Ensure all package Quality expectations for finished goods are delivered
Build strong relationships with external partners
Provide technical support for field issue resolution
Support and refine team best practices to ensure world class packaging development efforts

Qualifications and Attributes:
Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering
At least 0-2 years experience in a Packaging Engineering role
Knowledge of packaging materials & processes
Knowledge of general material handling practices
Understanding of package testing methodology
Understanding of commercial printing processes and color control methodologies
Exposure to technical root cause analysis
Sound verbal and written communication skills
Time management and prioritization skills
Competency in TOPS and/or CAPE software

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