Structural Designer – Corrugated Packaging
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary :
NEW VACANCY! (PK7524)
STRUCTURAL DESIGNER – CORRUGATED PACKAGING
COMMUTABLE FROM BEDFORDSHIRE / HERTFORDSHIRE / CAMBRIDGESHIRE
Salary upto Circa £25K
Our client is a leading distributor of packaging materials throughout the UK, they provide an extensive range of products including corrugated, film, tape, bubble wrap, strapping, paper products and food packaging into a range of market sectors including industrial, retail, healthcare, food, automotive, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, hygiene and food markets.
They are looking to recruit a Structural Designer to join their team. You will coordinate the internal process of sample production, creating designs on CAD software and manufacturing on CAD table, sending direct to customers or to one of our sales team. You will also be required to bring together any supporting samples such as void fill etc.
This role will involve creating accurate drawings based on existing customer samples for their purchasing team. Identifying potential improvements to the design, driving your customers efficiencies. You may also support the purchasing team by sending drawings direct to suppliers and manage the quotations coming back
Key Responsibilities:
Creating accurate drawings and identifying correct board specifications for purchasing to source
Run the sample process, creating both printed mock-ups and samples for sales colleagues and customers
Manage the consumables needed for the sample process
Support sales teams in preparation of proposals and presentations
Take briefs from customers and sales colleagues
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensures that they are communicated and implemented within the team
Maintain contact with both internal and external customers to ensure high levels of customer service satisfaction
Demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
Proactively support company compliance to Health and Safety legislation through adherence to company polices, processes and practices
Ensure that all business activity is conducted in line with company values, policies and ethics codes of conduct
Innovating new products and services with Key Stakeholders and presenting profitable solutions to existing and new customers
Undertake any other activity as reasonably requested by managementSkills Required:
Sound understanding of CAD Software (ArtiosCAD/Kasemake etc.) and sample production
Passionate about creativity, innovation and design
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Suite
Strong Project Management and Presentation Skills
Works well in a customer facing role.
Excellent knowledge of corrugated and packaging materials
Understanding of Six Sigma or lean principles advantageous but not necessary
Experience of Value Engineering from a packaging perspective
Experience of Corrugated manufacturing advantageous but not necessary
Ability to work well within a team as well as on your own
Conscientious and sustainable approach to delivering packaging solutions
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- Address Bedfordshire
