Senior Associate Packaging Engineer

About the Team

The Packaging Engineering Team is responsible for the development and engineering of all aspects of packaging from concept to mass production. The team supports all packaging types including custom and stock packaging (bottles, caps, pumps, jars) and secondary packaging (folding cartons, gift sets) for all products within the Mammoth Brands Personal Care portfolio. As we continue to expand into new categories, the Packaging team will be an instrumental driver of innovation and brand success.

About the Role:

Packaging is one of the most visible and tangible ways consumers experience a brand. At its worst, it can be frustrating, wasteful, forgettable, or simply get in the way. At its best, it earns attention, builds trust, reinforces brand recognition, supports consumer loyalty, and does exactly what it needs to do without being excessive or underbuilt.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about creating packaging that delivers thoughtful, functional, and overwhelmingly positive experiences for our consumers.

What you will accomplish:

• Bring your passion and enthusiasm for package engineering to work every day
• Research packaging sustainability/innovation/trends and develop packaging components that support new product introductions, retail exclusives, promotions and partnerships, and operational initiatives.
• Recommend and own packaging workstreams required to qualify packaging components, tooling, equipment and processes.
• Develop specifications as part of the package development process. Access, review, modify or create 3D CAD models, 3D prints, and 2D engineering drawings to build prototype tools, samples, and approve component structures.
• Work with packaging component suppliers to design for manufacturing, apply robust testing plans to validate the design, and qualify production release in partnership with technical cross functional partners.
• Participate in and drive packaging engineering design reviews.
• Own packaging line trials and test plans. Troubleshoot packaging-related technical issues during development; develop risk mitigation plans and packaging alternatives.
• Work with the Production Artist team to develop color standards and establish production color ranges.
• Bring printing and decorating experience to the process of graphics design, decoration testing, and artwork approval.
• Issue and maintain packaging component specifications, finished goods specifications, and assembly instructions, for production accuracy and scalable success.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with packaging component suppliers, contract manufacturers, and internal cross functional partners.

This should describe you:

• Studied/degree in Packaging Engineering and/or studies in mechanical engineering, industrial design, materials and chemical engineering and related fields. BS in Package Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, other related disciplines, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in the design, testing, and development of new packaging using a range of component manufacturing processes and materials.
• Having knowledge of a variety of material properties and packaging components such as pumps, closures, bottles, tubes, aerosols, folding cartons, gift sets, flexible films and laminations.
• You have a good eye for design and aesthetics, plus experience with decorating techniques and materials used on primary and secondary packaging
• Honest, direct, and ability to articulate and defend technical packaging decisions as well as communicate clearly with cross functional teams.
• Experience with 2D engineering drawings to define critical-to-quality dimensions, and using engineering analysis methods such as Tolerance Analysis and Statistical Analysis.
• Experience in one 3D MCAD package (eg. Artios, Solidworks), TOPS Packaging design software, and familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables is a plus.
• Extremely organized, dependable and self-motivated with the ability to excel in a hands-on, fast paced environment.
• Life-long learner: You love learning new things and are not afraid to admit when you don't know an answer
• Sense of humor -- we take our work seriously and ourselves un-seriously

Here's who you'll work with:

• Reporting to the Director of Packaging
• Working within the Product Organization, as part of the Design Team with Industrial Designers and Production Artists.
• You will work cross functionally with many teams including Project Management, Quality, Global Supply, Product Development, Retail and Brand Marketing.
• Externally, you will work with packaging component suppliers, package testing labs, printing and decorating suppliers, and contract manufacturing and filling sites.

Benefits and perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands
• Flexible time off and working hours
• L&D stipend
• 4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
• 20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
• Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
• Free products from our family of brands

The Mammoth Brands' working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can't forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!

We can't quantify all of the intangible things we think you'll love about working at Mammoth Brands, like the exciting challenges we tackle, the smart and humble team you'll get to work with, and our supportive and inclusive culture. That said, our salary ranges are based on paying competitively for our size and industry, and are one part of our total rewards package, which also includes a comprehensive set of benefits and our equity program. The base salary hiring range for this position is $90,000-$114,000, but the final compensation offer will ultimately be based on the candidate's location, skill level and experience.