Description

The role of the Packaging Designers is to create packaging that surprises and delights Amazon's customers.

The primary role of the Packaging Designer is to develop and support the scale of fiber-based packaging designs that meet or exceed our customers’ expectations for the products that they buy yet works flawlessly through the supply chain delivering the lowest total cost and highest level of sustainability.

The candidate will work directly with the program managers, automation / machinery development engineers, our customer experience teams and experts in the field of fiber- based packaging. Co-located with our designers and scientist for materials, machinery and automation design this role will work to ensure that Amazon’s packaging is best in class through co-creation and optimization. As part of the Mechatronics and Sustainable packaging team, this role is vital to ensuring future investments in automation are created with optimized packaging as a central and core tenet.

Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities
Directly develop prototype and test new packaging designs using ArtiosCAD and SolidWorks
Create visual renderings to communicate design intent to stakeholders
Create detailed packaging specifications
Produce reports on packaging performance
Participate in or lead meetings to ensure developments meet benchmarks for customer experience, supply chain, and sustainability
Travel to engage with customers, supply chain, labs, and vendors

A day in the life
Aligning Packaging Design within Amazon Robotics enables the development, deployment, and scale of automated solutions across the Amazon Fulfillment Network, especially from Pick to SLAM for the Automated Robotics Sortable (ARS) network. This group works backwards from deep customer insights to deliver solutions that seamlessly integrate into brownfield and greenfield deployments with safety as a top priority.

Basic Qualifications

- 5+ years of Design/Innovation, research & development, manufacturing, process, industrial engineering, or related experience
- Experience in AutoCAD 3D
- Experience in management of engineering design projects
- Experience designing complex systems for automation in logistics or manufacturing, or experience with product development in automotive, aerospace, automation equipment or related field
- 3+ years of experience running standard package testing protocols (ISTA/ASTM).

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

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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, Westboro - 99,300.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually