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It’s our heritage and it’s also our future. Because we don’t just make toys. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences and develop children through play. Mattel is at its best when every member of our team feels respected, included, and heard-when everyone can show up as themselves and do their best work every day. We value and share an infinite range of ideas and voices that evolve and broaden our perspectives with a reach that extends into all our brands, partners, and suppliers.\n The Opportunity:\nMattel, Inc. is seeking a creative Sr. Packaging Engineer to join its team of innovative packaging professionals. This position will be working on the Games portfolio which includes many brands like UNO, Scrabble, Magic 8 Ball, Pictionary and so on.\nWe are seeking a creative packaging individual who is involved in the package design process (not just production process) and proficient in Artios CAD and 3D modeling (i.e. Solidworks). We need a confident individual able to drive the packaging process with exceptional project management and creative skills. We are seeking a team centric individual that will work and collaborate with internal Packaging Design Staff, Marketing, Product Design, Project Managers and our counterparts Overseas. We encourage innovative thinkers and go-getters! This is a highly creative team working on a variety of packages and brands for an extensive line of playful and engaging products.\nWhat Your Impact Will Be:\nAs a Sr. Packaging Engineer, this individual will design and develop innovative structural packaging solutions to support worldwide product launches through a comprehensive knowledge of technology, materials and competitive analysis. The ideal candidate must possess the ability to:\nCreate innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage\nDesign 3D structures that compliment and protect complex products\nOriginate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings\nWork on many projects concurrently and adhere to packaging and business schedules\nWork 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\nAbility to ideate and express ideas visually and verbally to the cross functional teams\nPresent ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers\nAnswer questions on the fly in upper management meetings\nAct as liaison and creative engineering partner with our China team.\nParticipate in various team/department/management meetings. This is a very collaborative role requiring strong communication and partnering skills.\nSupport several toy fair requirements throughout the year. \n What We’re Looking For:\n3-5 years of Packaging or Industrial Design experience preferred\nBachelor's Degree in Packaging Engineering or related field.\nHighly creative individual with ability to develop innovative package solutions.\nKnowledge of package manufacturing processes and capable of generating detailed packaging specs. Must have experience re-thinking package designs with new, innovative visions. \nExperience working in a team environment, under tight deadlines, building strong relationships. \nProficiency in Artios CAD and 3-D modeling. \nOriginate a package concept for cost estimate and provide different packaging solutions and cost savings \nCurrent knowledge of competitive products at retail \nCreate innovative structures to ensure competitive advantage. \nDesign 3D structures that complement and protect complex products. \nAble to work on many projects concurrently. \nAdherence to packaging/business schedules. \nPresent ideas, problems and solutions to management and peers. In general, the ability to clearly communicate to any number of people.\nAbility to create Mattel standard engineering drawings. \nStrong organizational skills and proven ability to take initiative.\nSend us your portfolio!\n*The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range, however base pay will be determined based on a candidate’s work location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential.\n Don’t meet every single requirement? At Mattel, we are dedicated to an inclusive workplace and a culture of belonging. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Join Mattel's Talent Community and start receiving exciting updates about our company, our employees, and our culture. Also, interested in signing up for job alerts? Do so here!\nHow We Work:\nWe are a purpose driven company aiming to empower generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. We live up to our purpose employing the following behaviors:\nWe collaborate: Being a part of Mattel means being part of one team with shared values and common goals. Every person counts and working closely together always brings better results. Partnership is our process and our collective capabilities is our superpower.\nWe innovate: At Mattel we always aim to find new and better ways to create innovative products and experiences. No matter where you work in the organization, you can always make a difference and have real impact. We welcome new ideas and value new initiatives that challenge conventional thinking.\nWe execute: We are a performance-driven company. We strive for excellence and are focused on pursuing best-in-class outcomes. We believe in accountability and ownership and know that our people are at their best when they are empowered to create and deliver results.\nWho We Are:\nMattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Fisher-Price, American Girl, Thomas & Friends, UNO, Masters of the Universe, Matchbox, Monster High, MEGA and Polly Pocket, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. 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