Job Description

Who We Are

Frida is more than a brand built to support parents. We get parents. We know all about the often unbelievable realities of parenthood, because we’ve been in the trenches. Over the last 9 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to developing the tools (and sometimes the tips, too) that help simplify parenting - and it all started with snot. Since the launch of our cult-favorite NoseFrida, The SnotSucker, we’ve innovated and launched over 100 products that provide quick and easy solutions to age-old parenting problems. We also launched Frida Mom in 2019, with products to help women with the transition through the fourth trimester into motherhood. Today, Frida holds over a 70% share of its main category, and our products can be found in over 50+ countries and in over 40,000 stores throughout the US - in every retail channel from mass-market, grocery, chain drug, and specialty stores. For 9 years, we’ve had parents’ backs as they navigate the parts of parenthood you don’t usually see on the ’gram with honest and raw messaging to provide the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had. And, we’re just getting started.

How You Will Make an Impact

Frida is seeking a Packaging Engineer to join our Packaging Engineering team and support the structural packaging development pipeline and broader packaging initiatives. The Packaging Engineer will ideate, design, prototype, and validate new package proposals with an emphasis on aesthetics, performance, and manufacturability. The selected individual will have an eye for design and a mind for creativity.

Responsibilities to include:

• Combining factors of engineering, design, quality, manufacturing, marketing, and transportation, develop packing to support Frida’s new product development (NPD), renovation, and global pipleines
• 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

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Package Engineering, Packaging Science, or Industrial Design (with emphasis on packaging development)
• 3+ years of experience in developing primary, secondary, and tertiary retail and ecommerce packaging components for consumer goods industries
• Strong creative process, with equal blend of aesthetics and engineering skill set, able to translate ideas to manufacturing-ready specifications
• Strong ability to develope 2D dielines for flexibles, folding carton and corrugated packaging using ArtiosCAD software, and design standards library 
• Skilled with 3D rendering of part proposals, package assemblies or studies using Solidworks, ArtiosCAD 3D, or other equivalent 3D software
• Strong problem-solving abilities, judgment and decision-making skills, and ability to communicate sound technical justifications
• Experienced with daily operation of a Kongsberg sample cutting table, using a variety of substrates including but not limited to paperboard, corrugated, and plastic films.  Mechanical aptitude and ability to assemble physical prototypes is required 
• Experienced in using palletization software like Cape or similar
• Familiar with package manufacturing + print processes, equipment and materials
• Prior work experience in a package design for consumer electronics, medical devices, or lifestyle CPG brands preferred
• Familiar with package testing (ISTA and/or ASTM) methodology, root cause analysis, and CAPA issue resolution
• Working knowledge of Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Strong verbal, written and graphic communications skills required.  Must be able to present and communicate with internal and outside teams 
• Ability to drive multiple projects in unison, from concept to completion, in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and culture
• Self-starter who values collaboration and feedback

Who You Will Work With

Frida is an organization that values collaboration and community. As the Packaging Engineer, you will work closely with Product Development, Brand Management, Creative Marketing and Project Management teams.

Our Ways of Working

Frida HQ is located in Miami, Florida and approved roles have the flexible option to work remotely both Mondays and Fridays with the benefit of connecting in person Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Why You Will Love Working at Frida

• Robust health benefits including:

  • 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. This includes a variety of programming such as in-office manicures & pedicures, blowouts, massages, and carwash services.

• 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. Team engagement is at the center of our culture. This ranges from small department-specific teambuilding or informal outings to our annual Fam Jam family carnival that celebrates the people in your life who support you in bringing your best self to work each day. We also host an annual Day of Service to support our local Miami community, and provide a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout the year that support our mission to serve parents and children.

• Exclusive employee product discounts.

Frida provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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