Associate Packaging Engineer

Job Description

The Associate Packaging Engineer, reporting to the Director, BOM and Packaging Engineering in the Product Engineering department, is an essential contributor to new product development, quality improvement, and cost savings to all packaging projects across the full product line. They will support and lead packaging development projects, perform hands-on package testing, and prepare packaging specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain packaging specifications based on the finished good configurations required by the Brand Manager and Sales, outlined in bills of materials
• Work with manufacturers to assemble finished goods based on packaging specifications
• Calculate sizing and work with printer for packaging die lines, review and approve die lines from printer, provide Graphics team with die lines based on product release schedule, and develop new die lines as necessary
• Support the development of new packaging configurations and specifications per the guidance and vision of Brand department, as well as produce functional prototypes of new configurations for approval
• Identify and present new and innovative packaging formats and materials to Brand department
• Support various business groups to resolve packaging issues
• Participate in brainstorming and information gathering efforts for product development and resource planning
• Participate in and execute experiments in plant trials
• Maintain awareness of technical trends and developments in the packaging industry
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years work experience in packaging industry or related industry, CPG preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Artios CAD design software
• Understanding of packaging design, materials, sourcing, and functionality
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills
• Knowledge of test methodology
• Understanding of bill of materials and product specifications
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving abilities
• Ability to collaborate and maintain cross-functional partnerships
  
  

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About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards