Senior Manager, Packaging Design Engineer

eos Products; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

eos Products in New York is seeking a Package Design Engineer to turn product concepts into manufacturable, cost-effective packaging that meets brand briefs. You will develop 2D/3D drawings, create renders, review supplier drawings, mentor engineers, troubleshoot tooling, and push innovations toward sustainability while aligning with Creative and Marketing for eye-catching packaging that drives sales.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in Packaging/Engineering and 8+ years of experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent relevant experience.
• 8+ years' experience, ideally in Beauty and/or CPG environment.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical areas leveraging internal and external resources.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary packaging (tubes, jars, bottles, tins, cartons, pumps, closures, displays, etc.).
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D drawings with clear dimensions, tolerances and material callouts.
• Create 3D printed models and renders to be shared with the creative design team.
• Review technical engineering drawings with Packaging Engineers and identify any potential gaps and risks before designs are approved for tooling start.
• Mentor Packaging Engineers on best practice design criteria while analyzing new opportunities for value engineered solutions.
• Troubleshoot tooling and quality issues that would lead to a part design change.
• Discover new products/technology to raise the bar in packaging for innovation and sustainability goals.
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends within the packaging discipline.
• Work in conjunction with Creative and Marketing to design and develop eye catching packaging that will contribute to sales growth.

Skills

Packaging design

2D/3D drawings

3D renders

Risk analysis

Mentoring

Tooling troubleshooting

Innovation & sustainability

Packaging trends

Education

Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering

Job description

The purpose the Package Design Engineer is to turn product concepts into designs that are manufacturable, cost-effective and meet the required specifications defined by the Packaging and Creative teams. The primary project work typically will consist of developing drawings, renders and models from creative and packaging briefs of primary and secondary packaging components that meet the brand needs. The incumbent will also review engineering drawings from vendors and conduct risk analysis to ensure the proper design criteria of each part design is met to execute a production ready and sustainable package.

Responsibilities

• Design primary and secondary packaging (tubes, jars, bottles, tins, cartons, pumps, closures, displays, etc.)
• Create and maintain 2D and 3D drawings with clear dimensions, tolerances and material callouts.
• Create 3D printed models and renders to be shared with the creative design team
• Review technical engineering drawings with Packaging Engineers and identify any potential gaps and risks before designs are approved for tooling start.
• Mentor Packaging Engineers on best practice design criteria while analyzing new opportunities for value engineered solutions.
• Troubleshoot tooling and quality issues that would lead to a part design change.
• Discover new products/technology to "raise the bar" in packaging for innovation and sustainability goals
• Develop and maintain a professional knowledge of new or emerging trends within the packaging discipline
• Work in conjunction with Creative and Marketing to design and develop eye catching packaging that will contribute to sales growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent relevant experience
• 8+ years' experience, ideally in Beauty and/or CPG environment
• Ability and willingness to learn new technical areas leveraging internal and external resources
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Company Summary

eos Products is an iconic beauty brand founded on an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that revolutionized how people experience daily beauty routines. As a brand of choice among gen z and millennial consumers, eos aims to drive everyday experiences forward, creating the joy that beautifully designed, expertly crafted products can bring to people’s lives. From our iconic lip balm to our cult-favorite body lotion, eos products create delight where there was once utility, happiness where there was only function.

Equal Opportunity Employer

eos Products offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.