Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Debugging Skills, Detail Oriented, Finance, Geography, Industry Standards, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Merchandising, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Problem Solving Skills, Product Costing, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle Management, Prototyping, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Retail, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Systems Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Willing to Travel
Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.
Our merchandising team aims to deliver the best value and selection to our customers through products, services, and solutions all centered around our customers' needs. We are driven by customer insights and analytics to bring products and solutions to market seamlessly. We're inclusive, well‑rounded professionals who have deep experience in buying, selling, negotiating, operations, design, innovation, finance, and more.
At Staples, our private brands merchandising team delivers exceptional value, quality, and innovation to customers every day. As Senior Manager, Product Engineering, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping product innovation, improving existing products, and influencing long‑term engineering strategy-while collaborating with global partners and senior leaders across the organization.
What you will be doing:
- Serve as the primary Product Engineering point of contact for the Private Brands team in the U.S. corporate office
- Lead product engineering efforts across new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Partner closely with Design & Innovation, Product Development, Global Sourcing, Operations, and Quality teams
- Provide technical guidance during sample reviews, prototype debugging, and manufacturability optimization
- Drive engineering design fundamentals to improve manufacturability, reduce cost, enhance product performance, and ensure product reliability
- Collaborate with Product Engineering and Sourcing teams in Europe and Asia
- Support and occasionally lead sustainability initiatives within the private brands portfolio
- Travel to global factories and sourcing offices as needed
- Contribute to 3-5 year strategic planning
What You Bring to the Table:
- Deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and product design
- Strong understanding of consumer goods product development
- Proven leadership with the ability to mentor, develop, and inspire teams
- Analytical, creative problem‑solving mindset with strong attention to detail
- Experience working directly with global manufacturing partners
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Collaborative, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment
What's needed: Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Product Development, or equivalent work experience
- 8+ years of experience in product engineering or product development
- 3+ years of people management experience leading engineering teams
- Demonstrated success delivering high‑quality products aligned to business objectives
- Strong expertise in engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance
- Experience managing budgets, resources, and complex cross‑functional projects
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience with Agile methodologies and modern engineering tools
- Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering data analytics
- Knowledge of industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices
- Experience working in regulated industries such as consumer goods, automotive, medical devices, or aerospace
We Offer:
- Inclusive culture with associate‑led Business Resource Groups
- Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
- 401(k) company match
- Online and retail discounts
- Physical and mental health wellness programs, and more
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate''s experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.
Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Staples Inc
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