Frida is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering team and support the structural packaging development pipeline and broader packaging initiatives.
Requirements
- Combining factors of engineering, design, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and transportation, develop packing to support Frida’s new product development (NPD), renovation, and global pipelines
- Provide supportive research, design ideation, and technical assessments for assigned projects, including primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging for retail and ecommerce scenarios
- Generate detailed package dielines, specifications, BOMs, assembly instructions, and associated engineering documents; contributing to Frida’s technical documentation library
- Support & develop to CTQ requirements (Cost, Time, Quality) for all assigned projects
- Work closely with team members across multiple locations & function areas, as well as working with external suppliers toward the successful delivery of projects against businesses requirements
- Ensure safe transport of products by conducting or monitoring appropriate package testing outcomes to mitigate potential risks to quality, function, or consumer experience
- Develop visual presentation materials such as hand sketches, prototype samples, 3D renderings, ISM research, competitive assessments, unboxing journey visuals, and palletization layouts
- Assist in development of streamlined & strategic packaging standards and guidelines for future growth and category expansion
- Maintain knowledge of packaging technologies and trends related to design, materials, and manufacturing machinery / processing
- Using our Kongsberg digital sample making table, prototype & evaluate package proposals, refine for manufacturing, experience, & aesthetic factors. Conduct iterative feasibility and validation tests to prove out proposals
- Generate samples to support internal review gates, executive presentations, and customer sales meetings, assisting in graphic finishing as needed
- Support file management and version control requirements for QMS and Medical device records
- Occasional travel required (approx. once per quarter)
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employer paid life insurance
- Supplemental insurance options including Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- FSA & HSA
- 401k matching up to 4% with immediate vesting
- Generous paid time off program including elective PTO days, federal holidays, sick/wellness days, and a birthday floater
- Flexible paid pregnancy and parental leave
- Weekly wellness programming designed to maximize personal time and minimize time spent investing in personal care outside of work hours
- Dog friendly office - feel free to bring your best buddy with you to work!
- Learning & development opportunities for professional and personal growth
- Company-wide events & outings
- Exclusive employee product discounts
