Project Manager Packaging Engineer Jobs in California

CREATIVITY IS OUR SUPERPOWER. 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.

The Team:

The Mattel Dolls Packaging Engineering team focuses on creating packaging structures across the Dolls portfolio. In this role you will be involved in the package design process (not just production process) and be 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 package structures and consumer unboxing experiences.

The Opportunity: 

We are looking for a motivated, challenge seeking, innovative thinker to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Dolls portfolio which includes Barbie as well as many other brands like Disney Princess, Polly Pocket, American Girl, Monster High and so on.  We work with an equally passionate cross-functional team that spans the globe, making our design-led toy company one of the best in the industry.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

As a Packaging Engineer, this individual will design and develop innovative structural packaging solutions to support worldwide product launches through a comprehensive knowledge of technology, materials and competitive analysis. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to:

• 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 global teams in Asia.
• Participate in various team/department/management meetings.  This is a very collaborative role requiring strong communication and partnering skills.
• Needs to be able to work well cross-functionally, and build relationships across disciplines
• Great communication and presentation skills

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of Packaging or Industrial Design experience preferred.
• 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.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Experience originating a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings
• Current knowledge of competitive products at retail
• Ability to create innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage.
• Ability to design 3D structures that complement and protect complex products.
• Able to work on many projects concurrently.
• Adherence to packaging/business schedules.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers.
• 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. 

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Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world's leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.

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