Senior Product Engineering Leader — Private Brands

Staples, Inc.; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture with associate-led B

22 days PTO

Discounts & 401(k) matching

Job summary

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Engineering to lead U.S. initiatives for Staples Private Brands, shaping engineering standards from concept to commercialization.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Global Sourcing, and Quality teams to drive performance, manufacturability, and cost improvements across suppliers and factories. The role requires a strategic thinker who can guide complex projects, communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in product engineering, development, manufacturing engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting new product development and product commercialization initiatives.
• Experience developing product specifications and translating business requirements into engineering solutions.
• Strong experience applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, testing methodologies, and quality systems.
• Demonstrated success partnering with Product Development, Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Design teams.
• Successfully leading complex projects and influencing stakeholders without direct reporting authority.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. product engineering support for Staples Private Brands development, commercialization, and improvements.
• Translate customer, product, and business requirements into clear specifications and engineering solutions.
• Evaluate prototypes, samples, and submissions to improve performance, manufacturability, reliability, and cost.
• Partner with Product Development, Category Development, Global Sourcing, Quality, Operations, and Design teams to deliver products.
• Work with suppliers, factories, and global sourcing offices to meet quality, compliance, performance, and cost objectives.
• Lead value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality, margin, and efficiency.
• Investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions with Quality teams.
• Provide guidance on materials, manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, safety, and performance standards.
• Assess emerging technologies and materials to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Lead complex project teams, influence stakeholders, and advise leaders on engineering and supplier decisions.

Skills

Product engineering leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Materials & manufacturing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng.

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PLM systems

Agile methodologies

Job description

Staples, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Product Engineering to lead U.S. initiatives for Staples Private Brands, shaping engineering standards from concept to commercialization.

You will collaborate with Product Development, Global Sourcing, and Quality teams to drive performance, manufacturability, and cost improvements across suppliers and factories. The role requires a strategic thinker who can guide complex projects, communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders, and