Structural Packaging Engineer

At Blue Marble, we believe in the power of play to spark curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning. We design innovative toys and experiences that inspire kids—and kids at heart—around the world.

We're seeking a Structural Packaging Engineer to design and develop innovative packaging solutions that protect products, improve efficiency, enhance the customer experience, and support sustainability goals. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with Product Development, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Marketing, and external suppliers to bring packaging concepts from idea to commercialization.

The ideal candidate combines engineering expertise, creativity, and strong project management skills to deliver high-quality, cost-effective packaging solutions that meet business, regulatory, and consumer needs.

If you love fast- paced environments, creative collaboration, and making an impact you can actually see on shelves (and in kids’ hands), you’ll fit right in.

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions for new and existing products, including cartons, inserts, corrugated packaging, molded pulp, plastics, and other packaging materials.
• Create prototypes, CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications for production-ready packaging.
• Evaluate packaging designs for manufacturability, durability, shipping performance, consumer usability, and cost efficiency.
• Lead packaging development projects from concept through commercialization while managing timelines and deliverables.
• Conduct package performance testing including compression, vibration, drop, transit, environmental, and distribution testing.
• Analyze test data and recommend design improvements to enhance package performance.
• Collaborate with Product Development teams to ensure packaging supports product functionality, aesthetics, and brand standards.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure packaging designs can be efficiently produced and assembled.
• Work with Procurement and suppliers to source packaging materials, evaluate alternatives, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop packaging specifications, bills of materials, engineering documentation, and manufacturing instructions.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material usage, shipping costs, and environmental impact while maintaining product protection.
• Ensure packaging complies with applicable safety, regulatory, retailer, and transportation requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to packaging quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Troubleshoot packaging issues occurring during manufacturing, shipping, or customer use and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current on packaging technologies, materials, sustainability trends, and industry best practices.

• Experience designing corrugated, paperboard, plastic, foam, molded fiber, or other protective packaging systems.
• Experience using CAD software (Solid Works, ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop & Illustrator).
• Knowledge of packaging testing methods and ISTA testing protocols.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and package production methods.
• Experience managing multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Experience with educational products, toys, consumer goods, or e-commerce packaging.
• Familiarity with packaging automation and manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and environmentally responsible packaging materials.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers and suppliers.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Packaging materials and specifications
• CAD design and technical documentation
• Package testing and validation
• Manufacturing processes
• Project management
• Cost analysis and value engineering
• Root cause analysis
• Design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Sustainability and packaging optimization
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Bachelor's…