Packaging Engineer I

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.

About the Role

As a Packaging Engineer you will support the design and development of premium out-of-box experiences for YETI products while considering performance sustainability and cost; ensuring YETI packaging delivers our premium brand aesthetic throughout its full will gain experience through doing while enhancing process documentation and reporting for the broader packaging team.

What Youll Do

• Support the development of packaging solutions for new and existing products working to lead development of packaging solutions for select product categories.

• Develop maintain and optimize packaging specifications and assembly instructions across assigned categories.

• Work cross functionally with Program Managers Product Managers Design & Industrial Engineering Marketing Merchandising Sourcing Operations International team members packaging and manufacturing suppliers to execute on-time packaging solutions.

• Design plan and conduct packaging performance testing and trials while ensuring proper documentation of each activity.

• Initiate and drive packaging efficiencies in partnership with logistics retail and manufacturing partners.

• Design and implement an automated UPC label creation process.

• Develop and maintain real-time packaging material matrix.

• Support the roll-out and maintenance of packaging inputs to a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.

• Support and refine team best practices project tracking and process documentation.

• Research and stay up to date on packaging innovations and sustainable materials in the marketplace and with suppliers. Relay new viable ideas to all major stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Packaging Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related degree preferred

• 2 years experience in a Packaging Engineering role

• Familiarity with packaging testing methodology (i.e. ISTA & ASTM) and packaging software (TOPS MaxLoad Pro or similar).

• Able to prioritize activities that have the biggest impact while effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Desire to work in a dynamic fast-pace growing global brand.

• Strong communication organizational and time management skills.

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