Packaging Engineer — Frustration-Free, Innovative Toy Packaging

Moose Toys; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Toys in Los Angeles is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging design across the product range, from concept and costing through to manufacturing. You will work with cross‑functional Global teams to deliver innovative, environmentally conscious packaging that meets design intent and budget.

The role requires a tertiary packaging-related degree and 5+ years of packaging design/engineering, including 3D modelling, costing, testing and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Packaging Engineering, Product Design, Engineering, Industrial Design or similar.
• 5+ years of packaging design and engineering experience (concept to production), including 3D modelling, costing, testing and manufacturing.
• Toy industry or FMCG experience is valuable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Design team, assist in the further development of licensed brand packaging solutions from approved concept through to production with a focus on innovation.
• Work with the Design team to prepare cost estimates on packaging and printing options during concept development while ensuring all packaging dimensions are estimated accurately to enable retail partners to set planograms.
• Provide packaging design and engineering direction and technical support to the product development team, including guidance regarding concept feasibility, cost considerations, general product manufacturing and assembly recommendations.
• Analyze packaging designs to optimise the utilisation of materials as well as manufacturing, assembly methods and production processes in order to meet cost objectives, quality and transit testing specifications.
• Ensure packaging concepts are feasible in large scale manufacturing environment and are delivered within budget.
• Contribute to the development of “Frustration Free Packaging”.
• Research and present new package design trends, technologies, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Build and maintain packaging library and ensure all conceptual packaging concepts, approved packaging die‑lines and blister specs are documented and filed for future use.
• Design and creation of inside packaging components, including blisters and component layout.
• Creation of "Product Packing Instructions" documents to clearly communicate internally to the Global organisation and externally with production partners.
• Prepare and maintain product specification for all In‑Store Display units, including FSDU, Shelf Ready PDQ, Sidekick, Endcap, and Shelf Pallets.
• Design from concept to production including engineering analysis, testing, design, tooling recommendations, prototype build, safety approvals and product integration.
• Develop and check technical documentation, engineering drawings and assembly diagrams to ensure that necessary information for manufacturing and assembly is clearly communicated.
• Interface with manufacturers to resolve technical issues that may arise in manufacturing and to improve cost and quality of designs.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and continual improvement planning.
• Provide training to other personnel to improve overall capabilities and knowledge.

Skills

Packaging Design

3D Modelling

Cost Estimation

Testing and Quality

Manufacturing

Packaging Engineering

Education

Bachelors in Packaging Engineering or related field

Job description

Moose Toys in Los Angeles is seeking a Packaging Engineer to drive packaging design across the product range, from concept and costing through to manufacturing. You will work with cross‑functional Global teams to deliver innovative, environmentally conscious packaging that meets design intent and budget.

The role requires a tertiary packaging-related degree and 5+ years of packaging design/engineering, including 3D modelling, costing, testing and manufacturing.