Senior Associate, Packaging Engineer

• 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, modify or create 3D CAD models 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 suppliers and internal cross functional partners

• 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
• 2+ 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 dimensions, and using engineering analysis methods such as Tolerance Analysis and Statistical Analysis
• Experience in one 3D MCAD package (eg. Artios, Solidworks)
• 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

TOPS Packaging design software, and familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables is a plus

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k match
• Equity in Mammoth Brands
• Flexible time off and working hours
• Wellness and L&D stipends
• 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 all of our brands