Packaging Design Engineer

Our client a market leader in their industry are looking to recruit an experienced Packaging Design Engineer to join their expanding team.

The company would also be interested in a Graduate with relevant design experience that they could train in this type of role with a lower starting salary.

Overall Purpose:

• To design packaging solutions that meet the customer needs and requirements in such a way that they can be manufactured profitably and efficiently.
• Ensuring the optimal use of performance papers.
• Introduction of new products/designs that satisfy customer needs and manufacturing efficiencies, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Play a proactive role in producing designs for new and existing customers in a timely manner.
• To produce designs, drawings, samples and pallet layouts that adhere to customer and plant specifications.
• Liaise with production on matters of design and machine suitability.
• Generate drawings for costing purposes, based on information provided by the customer, or through product innovation.
• Support the Customer Services and External Sales teams, and customers with matters of design.
• Control of sample board requirements and stocking.
• Maintaining CPMS in terms of drawings/specifications.
• Assist with improvements to systems and procedures.
• Proactively support the external sales team with their client account plan objectives and customer action plans.
• Provide same day, responsive feedback to any client daily requests. Demonstrate concise, accurate status information and considered communication.
• Co-ordination of the introduction of new products, through pro-active action with other internal departments within the business, from the artwork/specification stage to delivery.
• Liaise with External Sales team members to ensure on-going efficient account management including participation in customer meetings/business reviews as required.
• Provision of data analysis and report information to customers, External Sales team members and management, daily/weekly/monthly basis as required.
• Compliance within Company's Health & Safety, Hygiene and Environmental standards/procedures.
• Provide full personal support to the behavioural safety campaign requirements.

Education, Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong knowledge of packaging and design, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present an argument, showing the understanding and flexibility to achieve the best result.
• Excellent understanding of Artios CAD, Cape Pack and full Adobe Suite.
• Computer Literate - Business Systems, Web Based Applications and Microsoft Packages.
• Comprehensive understanding of the manufacturing processes in corrugated packaging.
• Comprehensive understanding of the role of corrugated packaging in the supply chain.
• Experience of the design principles of performance packaging is desirable.
• Understanding of FEFCO standards.
• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

The Role/Package:

• Day shift position working 40 hours per week.
• Competitive salary, dependant on experience, ideally looking for experienced applicants or relevant graduates that would be considered for this position.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Pension package.
• Additional benefits.