Stanley

Seattle, WA

About us:

Stanley is defined by Creativity, Building and Invention. We are makers of the legendary bottle and box. Driven by purpose, passion and performance. Obsessed with making a difference. And keeping our promises. Proud of our yesterday. And focused on building the team of tomorrow.

Position Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Packaging Structural Engineer to join our Stanley Packaging team. This role offers the opportunity to create packaging solutions that impress and satisfy our customers. The main responsibility will be to design and develop structurally sound packaging that supports our sustainability goals and brand guidelines. As the primary resource for all structural packaging solutions, in this senior role, you will lead in the collaboration with various teams and provide guidance to the packaging structural engineering team, which will be essential to successfully implement high-quality packaging solutions for our products. If you are driven by making a positive impact and thrive in meaningful projects, we look forward to hearing from you!

This is a full-time position based in our Seattle, WA office and a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Position will have responsibility to manage/lead special projects as assigned by the Director of Packaging Engineering; provide technical support and guidance to the packaging structural engineering team
• Ability to assist in prioritizing projects based on scope and urgency
• Liaison for troubleshooting of packaging designs and materials with supply chain partners; responsible for providing feedback to the packaging structural engineering team to improve design practices and development processes
• Lead supply chain continuous improvement efforts and provide technical assistance for packaging performance and process efficiencies
• Maintain a strong understanding of cost-optimization principles for packaging design
• Manage portfolio of packaging styles and material specifications as it relates to cost in order to meet budget goals
• Develop innovative and visually appealing structural designs that are easy to set up and unbox
• Develop designs that align with packaging brief documentation, sustainability goals, brand guidelines, and industry standards
• Design and build structural die lines using ArtiosCAD for various paper substrates and corrugated materials
• Build physical mockups using an automated cutting table for evaluation and performance testing
• Document design process, material specifications, assembly instructions, and testing procedures
• Maintain organized files and revisions for all design specifications
• Provide technical training and oversight to help increase process efficiency
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Product Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, Supply Chain, Merchandise Sourcing, and Packaging Production Engineering
• Stay updated on competitive market trends in packaging
• Manage packaging engineering change processes and facilitate new solution implementation

Education and Experience Requirements:

• 6 years experience as a packaging engineer or senior packaging engineer
• Bachelor's degree in packaging engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Artios and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD and Keyshot rendering software preferred
• Familiarity with TOPS or CAPE software
• Understanding of corrugate, paperboard, and other packaging materials and processes
• Knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes that impacts packaging design
• Effective networking and communication skills
• Understanding of point-of-sale and direct-to-consumer packaging requirements
• Experience in a global environment, including Asia-based packaging suppliers, domestic packaging market, and various regions
• Experience with packaging sample cutting table and prototype equipment
• Experience with ISTA Transit Tests and retail customer requirements

Salary Range:

$125,000-$145,000

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Stanley is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Stanley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please reach Recruiting@pmi-worldwide.com.

The base pay range for this position is for a successful candidate within the state listed. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on multiple factors, such as work location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, and experience. Stanley is a total rewards company, which includes rewards beyond base salary. At Stanley, full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus, based on company and individual results. In addition, we offer a variety of employee benefits, personalized time off, 14-Paid holidays, dental, vision, 401(k), and much more.

About HAVI

HAVI is a global, privately owned company that connects people with ideas, data with insights, supply with demand, restaurants with deliveries and ultimately, people with the products they love. Whether we are sourcing, storing, or delivering products, we bring unmatched category expertise and unrivaled operational excellence, combined with powerful digital analytics and insights. Founded in 1974, HAVI employs more than 10,000 people and serves customers in more than 100 countries. HAVI’s business units include Supply Chain, tms, and Stanley. Our portfolio of businesses offers best-in-class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, brand-defining marketing and promotion services and innovative consumer products. For more information, please visit HAVI.com, tmsw.com and stanley1913.com.