Principal Packaging Engineer

3 Months ago • 10 Years +

Software Development & Engineering

Job Description

Corsair is seeking a Principal Packaging Engineer to lead and mentor a high-performing team of packaging professionals. This role involves defining and implementing a long-term vision for packaging development across all Corsair brands, fostering a collaborative culture, and ensuring brand consistency. The engineer will partner with artwork, creative, product, and marketing teams to integrate packaging requirements into product lifecycles and align strategies across business units for cost-efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing and enforcing standardized packaging guidelines.

Good To Have:

Master’s degree preferred
Experience in consumer electronics
Experience with global supplier networks

Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience in packaging development
Experience with multiple brands/business units
Strong portfolio of sustainable packaging innovations
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
Fluent in Mandarin and strong English proficiency

Perks:

Willingness to travel (approx. 5–10%)

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cross-functional

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

Leadership & Management

Help to mentor a high-performing team of packaging professionals alongside the Packaging Manager.
Define and implement a long-term vision for packaging development across all Corsair brands.
Foster a collaborative, creative, and execution-focused culture within the packaging team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with artwork and creative teams from each brand to ensure packaging is visually compelling and brand-consistent.
Partner with product and marketing teams during early-stage development to ensure packaging requirements are integrated into product lifecycles.
Align packaging strategies across different business units to ensure consistency and cost-efficiency.

Strategy & Standardization

Develop and enforce standardized packaging guidelines and ground rules to be used across all brands and business units.

Essentials and Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in packaging development.
Proven experience working with multiple brands or business units, ideally in consumer electronics or similar industries.
Strong portfolio demonstrating sustainable packaging innovations and experience with global supplier networks.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.
Fluent in Mandarin with strong English proficiency.
Willingness to travel as required (approx. 5–10%).