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At Staples, our private brands merchandising team delivers exceptional value, quality, and innovation to customers every day. As Senior Manager, Product Engineering, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping product innovation, improving existing products, and influencing long‑term engineering strategy—while collaborating with global partners and senior leaders across the organization.
Job Responsibility:
Serve as the primary Product Engineering point of contact for the Private Brands team in the U.S. corporate office
Lead product engineering efforts across new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner closely with Design & Innovation, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams
Provide technical guidance during sample reviews, prototype debugging, and manufacturability optimization
Drive engineering design fundamentals to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, enhance product performance, and ensure product reliability
Collaborate with Product Engineering and Sourcing teams in Europe and Asia
Support and occasionally lead sustainability initiatives within the private brands portfolio
Travel to global factories and sourcing offices as needed
Contribute to 3–5 year strategic planning
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Development, or equivalent work experience
8+ years of experience in product engineering or product development
3+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams
Demonstrated success delivering high-quality products aligned to business objectives
Strong expertise in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance
Experience managing budgets, resources, and complex cross-functional projects
Deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product design
Strong understanding of consumer goods product development
Proven leadership with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire teams
Analytical, creative problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
Experience working directly with global manufacturing partners
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience with Agile methodologies and modern engineering tools
Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering data analytics
Knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
Experience working in regulated industries such as consumer goods, automotive, medical devices, or aerospace
What we offer:
Competitive base salary + bonus on eligible positions
22 days plus 7 major holidays and 1 floating holiday
Company match 401(k) plan
Online and retail discounts
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Daycare, cafeteria, fitness center, and coffee shop at our HQ
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups