Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

Posting Title Sr Packaging Engineer - Games

Requisition Number R238511

Company Mattel HQ, Inc.

Location El Segundo, California

Address 333 Continental Blvd

Zip Code 90245

Job Category Engineering

Pay Range USD $100,000 and $125,000 Yearly

The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

It's our heritage and it's also our future. Because we don't just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.

Mattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like UNO, Scrabble, Magic 8 Ball, Pictionary and so on.

We are seeking a creative packaging individual who is involved in the package design process (not just production process) and proficient in Artios CAD and 3D modeling (i.e. Solidworks). We need a confident individual able to drive the packaging process with exceptional project management and creative skills. We are seeking a team centric individual that will work and collaborate with internal Packaging Design Staff, Marketing, Product Design, Project Managers and our counterparts Overseas.

We encourage innovative thinkers and go-getters! This is a highly creative team working on a variety of packages and brands for an extensive line of playful and engaging products.

• Create innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage
• Design 3D structures that compliment and protect complex products
• Originate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings
• Work on many projects concurrently and adhere to packaging and business schedules
• Work cohesively and collaboratively in a team environment; to create standard engineering drawings and to have direct experience working with single layer and multi layer paper materials plus multiple plastics and pulp materials
• Ability to ideate and express ideas visually and verbally to the cross functional teams
• Present ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers
• Answer questions on the fly in upper management meetings
• Act as liaison and creative engineering partner with our China team.
• Participate in various team/department/management meetings. This is a very collaborative role requiring strong communication and partnering skills.
• Support several toy fair requirements throughout the year.

• 3-5 years of Packaging or Industrial Design experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.
• Highly creative individual with ability to develop innovative package solutions.
• Knowledge of package manufacturing processes and capable of generating detailed packaging specs. Must have experience re-thinking package designs with new, innovative visions.
• Experience working in a team environment, under tight deadlines, building strong relationships.
• Proficiency in Artios CAD and 3-D modeling.
• Originate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings
• Current knowledge of competitive products at retail
• Create innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage.
• Design 3D structures that complement and protect complex products.
• Able to work on many projects concurrently.
• Adherence to packaging/business schedules.
• Present ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers. In general, the ability to clearly communicate to any number of people.
• Ability to create Mattel standard engineering drawings.
• Strong organizational skills and proven ability to take initiative.

* The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate's work location, skills and experience.

Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.

At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging.

We are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:

• We collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together…