Senior Packaging Engineer – Games (Creative 3D Packaging)

Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mattel HQ, Inc. in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Sr. Packaging Engineer to drive design for the Games portfolio, including UNO, Scrabble, Magic 8 Ball and Pictionary. You will shape innovative package structures, lead concepts with cost estimates, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes using Artios CAD and SolidWorks for 3D modeling, managing projects from concept to production while balancing creativity and manufacturing constraints.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Packaging or Industrial Design experience preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field required
• Highly creative individual with ability to develop innovative package solutions
• Knowledge of package manufacturing processes and capable of generating detailed packaging specs
• Experience working in a team environment, under tight deadlines, building strong relationships
• Proficiency in Artios CAD and 3-D modeling
• Originate 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Packaging design

Artios CAD

3D modeling

Team collaboration

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering

Tools

Artios CAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Mattel HQ, Inc. in El Segundo, California, is seeking a Sr. Packaging Engineer to drive design for the Games portfolio, including UNO, Scrabble, Magic 8 Ball and Pictionary. You will shape innovative package structures, lead concepts with cost estimates, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

The role emphasizes using Artios CAD and SolidWorks for 3D modeling, managing projects from concept to production while balancing creativity and manufacturing constraints.