Job Description:

Our Opportunity:

Chewy is looking for a passionate and customer-obsessed Packaging Engineer to join our dynamic Delivery Experience team. In this role, you will take ownership of critical packaging initiatives that directly impact the way our customers experience Chewy, from Private Brands packaging to vendor collaboration, value-added services (VAS) strategy, and support for distribution and cold chain packaging solutions. We’re seeking a detail-oriented and creative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a tangible difference. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical packaging expertise, analytical acumen, and a collaborative mindset to deliver innovative and sustainable packaging solutions. You’ll work alongside a passionate, entrepreneurial team dedicated to delighting pet parents across the country.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the Chewy Private Label team and Chewy vendors to create primary packaging suitable for the ecommerce shipping environment.

• Collaborate with the cold chain team to design and maintain cold chain packaging guidelines for frozen food and temperature sensitive pharmaceutical shipments, including end-to-end testing and certification

• Assess and transform Chewy’s VAS (value-added services) packaging strategy.

• Develop custom physical material tests, packaging tests, and other test protocols in addition to utilizing existing industry standards (ISTA and ASTM).

• Launch new distribution packaging initiatives in collaboration with operations teams, and work with analytics partners to measure success and ensure compliance.

• Collaborate with systems and technical teams to enable new capabilities as part of Chewy’s fulfilment strategy.

• Reduce damages and cost through testing and analysis of defect drivers in packaging, dunnage, and more.

• Contribute to supply chain analytics and other projects, providing packaging subject matter expertise beyond core responsibilities.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field from a leading institution.

• Minimum 5 years (or 4 for master’s degree/MBA) experience in packaging for CPG, food, beverage, retail, or e-commerce companies.

• Strong ability to translate packaging design into measurable performance metrics (e.g. damages) and troubleshoot issues across fulfillment.

• Familiarity with the cost and operational impact of packaging designs, from development to execution in fulfillment centers.

• Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure smooth development, testing, and launch of new packaging designs.

• Experience in fast-paced e-commerce environments, with the ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously and communicate proactively with stakeholders.

• Strong data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze, test, and iterate packaging solutions based on operational performance.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUP, macros) and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• High attention to detail, exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, self-motivated mindset.

• Ability to anticipate business needs, drive innovation, and think strategically about packaging improvements.

• Willingness to travel as needed.

Bonus:

• Experience with cold chain packaging for human or pet consumption.

• Proficiency in SQL and Tableau for data analysis and visualization.

• Background in packaging sustainability initiatives.

• Experience in e-commerce, retail, manufacturing, or startup environments.

• Knowledge of packaging material sourcing or vendor engagement.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.

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