Packaging Engineer

About the Role

As a Packaging Engineer, you will support the design and development of premium out‑of‑box experiences for YETI products while considering performance, sustainability, and cost; ensuring YETI packaging delivers our premium brand aesthetic throughout its full lifecycle. You will gain experience through doing, while enhancing process, documentation, and reporting for the broader packaging team.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of packaging solutions for new and existing products, leading development for select product categories.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize packaging specifications and assembly instructions across assigned categories.
• Work cross‑functionally with Program Managers, Product Managers, Design & Industrial Engineering, Marketing, Merchandising, Sourcing, Operations, International team members, and packaging/manufacturing suppliers to execute on‑time packaging solutions.
• Design, plan, and conduct packaging performance testing and trials, ensuring proper documentation of each activity.
• Initiate and drive packaging efficiencies in partnership with logistics, retail, and manufacturing partners.
• Design and implement an automated UPC label creation process.
• Develop and maintain a real‑time packaging material matrix.
• Support the roll‑out and maintenance of packaging inputs to a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Support and refine team best practices, project tracking, and process documentation.
• Research and stay up to date on packaging innovations and sustainable materials in the marketplace and with suppliers.
• Relay new viable ideas to all major stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in a Packaging Engineering role.
• Familiarity with packaging testing methodology (e.g., ISTA & ASTM) and packaging software (TOPS, MaxLoad Pro, or similar).
• Ability to prioritize high‑impact activities while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast‑pace, growing global brand.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time‑management skills.