Overview
The role of the Packaging Designer is to create packaging that surprises and delights Amazon's customers. The Senior Packaging Designer develops and supports the scale of fiber-based packaging designs that meet or exceed customer expectations for products they buy while working seamlessly through the supply chain to deliver the lowest total cost and highest level of sustainability. The candidate will work alongside program managers, automation/machinery development engineers, customer experience teams, and experts in fiber-based packaging. Co-located with designers and scientists for materials, machinery, and automation design, this role will contribute to ensuring that Amazon's packaging is best in class through co-creation and optimization. As part of the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging team, this role supports future investments in automation by delivering optimized packaging d
Full job description
Full Job Description
The role of the Packaging Designer is to create packaging that surprises and delights Amazon's customers. The Senior Packaging Designer develops and supports the scale of fiber-based packaging designs that meet or exceed customer expectations for products they buy while working seamlessly through the supply chain to deliver the lowest total cost and highest level of sustainability. The candidate will work alongside program managers, automation/machinery development engineers, customer experience teams, and experts in fiber-based packaging. Co-located with designers and scientists for materials, machinery, and automation design, this role will contribute to ensuring that Amazon's packaging is best in class through co-creation and optimization. As part of the Mechatronics and Sustainable Packaging team, this role supports future investments in automation by delivering optimized packaging designs as a central input.
Key job responsibilities • Develop prototype and test packaging designs using ArtiosCAD and SolidWorks • Create visual renderings to communicate design intent to immediate team and direct stakeholders • Create and maintain detailed packaging specifications • Produce reports and data summaries on packaging performance and test results for team-level reviews • Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute technical packaging input • Support travel to engage with customers, supply chain, labs, and vendors • Execute design iterations based on data analysis, test results, and cross-functional feedback • Collaborate with senior team members to translate program requirements into packaging design solutions • Present design work and test findings within the immediate team; support senior designers and leadership in preparing materials for L7/L8+ reviews
A day in the life This role operates as a technical contributor within the Pack Design team. The L5 Senior Packaging Designer is expected to: • Own execution of assigned design workstreams with guidance from L6/L7 leads • Communicate design progress, test results, and recommendations within the immediate team and to direct program stakeholders • Contribute data, analysis, and design artifacts that feed into L7/L8+ leadership reviews (the L5 supports the narrative but does not own the presentation to senior leadership) • Participate in cross-functional working sessions with engineering, materials science, and operations partners • Escalate technical decisions and program-level tradeoffs to senior designers for alignment
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering (any domain) or foreign equivalent, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Knowledge of concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making
- Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
- Experience with design-in-safety
- Experience with process design based on Lean Principles
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, MA, Westborough - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
Requirements & qualifications
5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience Experience in Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related work Experience in management of engineering design projects
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