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Responsibilities

Microsoft Packaging Engineering is a critical function within our Packaging and Content organization.  We are responsible for delivering packaging success across all Microsoft business lines which include Surface devices, Xbox gaming, HoloLens, and personal computing accessories. 

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to take up a key leadership role in the development and execution of packaging across all of Microsoft’s product lines from the expansive world of gaming with Xbox, to the premium and cutting-edge technology of Surface, anchored by a strategy of creating the most sustainable and accessible packaging on the planet.

You will lead a team of packaging engineers delivering packaging solutions and processes which realize the Microsoft product vision and our mission of empowering every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.  The team is responsible for setting and delivering packaging performance, quality, reliability, and cost goals for all hardware development programs.  We partner with internal and external teams all over the world to achieve these goals.

The Packaging and Content team is a vibrant & exciting place to work, but we also understand the importance of personal commitments.  Work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements are all part of the core ethos in Microsoft, and we in PAC (Packaging and Content) strive to provide a working environment that is inclusive for all.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

People Management. Employ ‘Model, Coach and Care’ principles to nurture and grow a team of talented engineers to achieve their absolute best

Set and execute the vision and strategy for Engineering within the packaging organization

Partner with Design, Validation & Production teams to support development of package designs optimized for technical and consumer performance

Deliver flawless Microsoft product packaging development to launch; realize the product vision to deliver world class packaging solutions

Establish and grow partnerships with key functions outside of packaging. Drive cross-functional teams’ alignment to set qualitative and quantitative specifications for premium packaging experiences

Spearhead packaging relationship with the Packaging Sourcing team, helping influence sourcing strategy

Provide deep subject matter expertise to optimize designs and materials for performance, quality, and cost

Champion and implement new processes and procedures across the packaging organization to significantly elevate engineering rigor

Live and model our cultural values and leadership principles

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a fast-paced packaging leadership role

Proven track record of managing and developing a high-performing team of engineers, ideally in a distributed location model. 

Technical proficiency in packaging engineering principles, processes, and materials.

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant degree. 

Preferred Skills:

Leadership

Consistent high performer

Demonstrates impact through influence

Track record of thought and change leadership

Accountable and self-critical to embrace and act on opportunity for growth

Demonstrated experience in driving change through personal influence

Demonstrated curiosity and ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment

People Management

Strong ability to motivate, mentor, and grow people and a team in a healthy and balanced way

Customer Focused

Proactively anticipates, meets, or exceeds customer needs (both internal and external)

Technical Excellence

Ability to manage packaging engineering programs

Industry insight on technology and innovation

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills

Collaboration and Communication

Excellent communicator who can share ideas, status, and progress to a broad audience

Strong collaborator that works well with large cross-functional teams

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.