Sr Packaging Engineer

4 Months ago • 3-5 Years • 3D Art • $92,000 PA - $116,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Packaging Engineer at Mattel will design and develop innovative packaging solutions for various toy categories (dolls, vehicles, games, etc.). This role requires proficiency in Artios CAD and 3D modeling software (Solidworks), strong project management skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams globally. Responsibilities include creating 3D structures, cost estimations, meeting tight deadlines, and presenting ideas to management. The ideal candidate will possess a creative mindset and experience with various packaging materials (paper, plastic, pulp).
Must have:
  • Proficient in Artios CAD and 3D modeling
  • Experience in package design & manufacturing processes
  • Strong project management and collaboration skills
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication skills

Job Details

Company Description

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:

We are looking for a motivated, challenge seeking, innovative thinker to be a part of the Global Packaging Team across some of the most iconic brands in the industry: Barbie, Hot Wheels, UNO, and more!   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.

Job Description

The Opportunity: 

The Mattel Package Engineering team focuses on creating packaging structures throughout categories like Dolls, Vehicles, Action Figures, Games, and more. 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.

What Your Impact Will Be: 

As a Sr. 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 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.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For: 

  • Bachelor's degree. 3-5 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.
  • Experience originating 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 annual base salary range for this position is between $92,000 and $116,000.
**This range is indicative of projected hiring range, however annual base salary will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience.

Additional Information

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How We Work:

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 always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.
  • We innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.
  • We execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.

Our Approach to Flexible Work:

We embrace a flexible work model designed to empower a culture of growth, optimism, and wellbeing, where every employee can reach their full potential. Combining purposeful in-person collaboration with flexibility, our focus is to optimize performance and drive connection for moments that matter.

Who We Are:

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.

Mattel’s award-winning workplace culture has been recognized by Forbes, Fast Company, Newsweek, Great Place to Work, TIME, and more.

Visit us at https://jobs.mattel.com/ and www.instagram.com/MattelCareers.

Mattel is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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About The Company

We empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.


We treat play as if the future depends on it — because it does. Play is our language, and we speak to our consumers authentically by representing the world as they see and imagine it.


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 through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Monster High and MEGA, as well as other popular intellectual 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.


Mattel is recognized as a Great Place to Work™ and as one of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators.

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