Who We Are

Munchkin is one of the most innovative and fast-growing consumer product companies in the world! After 30 years of being a leader in the baby industry, Munchkin is growing up and expanding our business reach to even more consumers with the launch of Curio, a highly curated line of home products inspired by curiosity.

Founded in 1990, Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart and Amazon and has global distribution in over 45 countries. At Munchkin, we make world-class, award-winning products, and believe in only producing the safest ones on the market. We are industry leaders in design and innovation with over 140 international product and brand design awards in the past 5 years and growing! Munchkin has a world-class portfolio of over 300 patents and has recently averaged over 20 new patents per year.

We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal welfare have committed to animal conservation.

There is no better time than now to join Munchkin as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey moving us into technology focused, higher valued products, and household consumer goods. Munchkin is growing up and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and join us on our journey toward rapid growth.

What You’ll Do

The Packaging Engineer is responsible for the design and development of innovative packages, line extensions and retail solutions, consistent with Munchkin brands aesthetics, delivering superior industry packaging and unboxing experiences. This role pays close considerations to all aspects of packaging, inside and out, to ensure Munchkin products are perceived as best in their category, building brand loyalty and awareness, improving retail presence and increasing distribution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Development of innovative packaging solutions, corrugated displays, & protective / supportive package inserts for a variety of consumer goods, working closely with development teams to understand and translate the marketing and promotional strategy into finished packages.
• Work through all phases of package development including: design conception, engineering, specification, and testing of structural packaging components, modifying as necessary to take into account product fit, structural form, material needs, cost targets, manufacturability, retail environment, storage and transportation requirements.
• Responsible for generating accurate, well-detailed engineering drawings and dielines for release to graphic design and production teams; creating and maintaining detailed package specification packets for turnover to cost, engineering and packaging suppliers to meet cost objectives and quality management goals; generation of physical package prototypes for internal approvals, sales presentations, and global development support.
• Collaborate and communicate with various global teams, as well as external partners to define packaging requirements, material specifications and track project priorities.
• Manage complex projects and deliver innovative solutions within the appropriate.
• Keep abreast of new developments in packaging industry technologies.

Bring It!

• S. Degree in Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, or similar
• Prefer 1-2 years structural packaging design experience in consumer packaged goods;
• Confident presentation skills and able to communicate ideas via drawings, renderings and/or physical prototypes.
• Must have a strong knowledge of packaging production/manufacturing processes and techniques, as well as various packaging materials.
• Familiar with the operation of packaging rapid prototyping machinery (Kongsberg or equivalent, CNC milling, etc). Understanding of package testing processes / equipment (ASTM / ISTA standard packaging testing) preferred.
• Must be well versed in the use of 2D package dieline development software (i.e. ArtiosCAD) and a working knowledge of 3D engineering software (i.e. Solidworks).
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office and strong understanding of Graphic design concepts as they relate to package structural design.
• Good communication and team work skills. Detail oriented, with strong organizational, project management, problem solving and time-management skills. Able to work well under pressure within tight deadlines.

We Got You Covered!

As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and life coverages, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, bonuses, opportunities to earn equity, and much more. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.

We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.

We offer work-life balance benefits such as paid maternity and paternity leave, hybrid work schedules, and annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge!

Salary range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually

To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com

Munchkin embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.