Packaging Engineer
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the design and development of premium out-of-box experiences for YETI products while considering performance, sustainability, and cost; ensuring YETI packaging delivers our premium brand aesthetic throughout its full lifecycle. You will gain experience through doing, while enhancing process, documentation, and reporting for the broader packaging team.
Responsibilities
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our YETIzens. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/dei.html
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the design and development of premium out-of-box experiences for YETI products while considering performance, sustainability, and cost; ensuring YETI packaging delivers our premium brand aesthetic throughout its full lifecycle. You will gain experience through doing, while enhancing process, documentation, and reporting for the broader packaging team.
Responsibilities
- Support the development of packaging solutions for new and existing products, working to lead development of packaging solutions for select product categories.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize packaging specifications and assembly instructions across assigned categories.
- Work cross functionally with Program Managers, Product Managers, Design & Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Merchandising, Sourcing, Operations, International team members, packaging and manufacturing suppliers to execute on-time packaging solutions.
- Design, plan, and conduct packaging performance testing and trials while ensuring proper documentation of each activity.
- Initiate and drive packaging efficiencies in partnership with logistics, retail and manufacturing partners.
- Design and implement an automated UPC label creation process.
- Develop and maintain real-time packaging material matrix.
- Support the roll-out and maintenance of packaging inputs to a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
- Support and refine team best practices, project tracking, and process documentation.
- Research and stay up to date on packaging innovations and sustainable materials in the marketplace and with suppliers. Relay new viable ideas to all major stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related degree with 2+ years’ experience in a Packaging Engineering role.
- Familiarity with packaging testing methodology (i.e. ISTA & ASTM) and packaging software (TOPS, MaxLoad Pro, or similar).
- Able to prioritize activities that have the biggest impact while effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-pace, growing global brand.
- Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our YETIzens. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/dei.html
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
YETI Global Workforce Data Privacy Notice
If you require accommodation in order to apply for a job, please contact us at accommodationrequest@yeti.com.
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