Whisker is the maker of Litter-Robot, Feeder-Robot, and Litterbox.com. At Whisker, we believe pet parenthood can always get better.
As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets. Whether it’s a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way. To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.
Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 600+ passionate team members.
What You’ll Do:
The Packaging Engineer leads the design, development, testing, and optimization of packaging solutions that support our diverse product portfolio. The Packaging Engineer utilizes strategic vision and hands-on execution to ensure our packaging meets functional, aesthetic, sustainability, and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
- Designs innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable packaging for a range of products, from large appliances to small accessories and consumables.
- Collaborates with product design, supply chain, and marketing teams to ensure packaging aligns with brand standards and product requirements.
- Develops retail-ready packaging that enhances shelf presence, meets retailer guidelines, and drives consumer engagement.
- Works closely with marketing teams to integrate visual elements, branding, and user experience into packaging design.
- Engineers protective packaging solutions optimized for direct shipment from factories in the US and Asia to end customers.
- Develops and validates drop-test and environmental performance standards for e-commerce packaging.
- Drives initiatives to reduce environmental impact through sustainable materials, efficient designs, and optimized supply chain logistics.
- Ensures packaging complies with global regulatory requirements and retailer-specific mandates.
- Partners with manufacturing teams in the US and Asia to ensure seamless production and implementation of packaging designs.
- Coordinates with suppliers and third-party vendors to source materials and manage packaging prototypes.
- Conducts packaging performance testing and failure analysis, leveraging insights to optimize designs.
- Stays up-to-date on packaging trends, technologies, and materials to drive innovation.
- Will perform additional responsibilities when required
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field and / or equivalent years of experience
- 4+ years of experience in packaging design and engineering, preferably in consumer electronics, appliances or related industries
- Proven expertise in managing packaging for a range of product sizes and types, including large appliances and smaller consumables
- Experience with both retail-ready and e-commerce packaging solutions
- Proficiency in CAD software and packaging-specific tools (e.g., Creo)
- Knowledge of ISTA testing protocols, materials science, and manufacturing processes
- Strong understanding of supply chain and logistics as it relates to packaging design
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and project management abilities
- Familiarity with global packaging sustainability practices and regulations
- Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
- Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast-paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
- A high degree of initiative, self-motivation, and ability to motivate others
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
- Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)
Not Required but Nice to Have!
- Not required to have pets, but highly recommended
Benefits & Purrks:
Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with:
- Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Whisker Parents Program
- 1 day "pawternity" leave for new pet adoption
- Pet Insurance Discount
- 401K match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous paid time off
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Top of the line equipment
- Pet-friendly office
- Whisker products and swag
- Continuing education Support
- On-site gym with Peloton
- Referral program
Statement of Inclusivity:
We believe different perspectives make Whisker better and strive to create a place where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive.
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