- To take the lead with design projects as requested by our customers.
- To support the creative design team from a technical aspect to help turn creativity into reality - forming a bridge between different stages of the design process.
- To liaise with all aspects of production to ensure cartons are designed to the most efficient format.
- To keep abreast of the latest packaging and machinery trends.
- To develop first to market packaging innovation based on our production capability.
- To monitor the market and report on trends or developments that could offer commercial opportunities to the group.
- To engage in and develop working relationships with selected customers leading to innovation in packaging design.
- Explore and make recommendations on technical advances within the overall remit of the role.
- To have a good working knowledge of ArtiosCAD.
- Understand production capabilities of all sites - internal as well as customer sites.
- Development and maintenance of relationships with customers and other external contacts.
- Accuracy of all documentation.
- Fast passed response on all tasks.
- Quality of work produced.
- Experience within a carton packaging manufacturing environment
- Industrial Design Degree or 5-10 relevant experience
- Commercial awareness
- Computer skills including the use of Artios CAD, Esko Webcentre, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office & presentation packages
- Some experience of high-speed processing equipment and an understanding of the way that such machinery is designed would be beneficial
- Good understanding of tooling design, Cut and Creasing process including blanking and complex gluing lines
- Flexibility to travel
- Self-motivated
- Strong negotiation and resolution skills
- Exceptional attitude towards customer service.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Outstanding organisation and influencing skills.
- Creative thinker.
- Reliable and flexible with a strong work ethic.
- Able to effectively prioritise and adapt to a variable workload.
- Punctual, presentable and with good attendance.
- Experienced in dealing with pressure in a very fast paced environment.
- Able to multi-task and manage one's own time.
- Pro-active and "can do" attitude is essential.
- Always be prepared to go the extra mile.
- Regard team work as an essential part of their day.
Structural Designer - Barden, United Kingdom - Graphic Packaging International - Europe
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Job Description
At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.
With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
A World of Difference. Made Possible.
Job Purpose
To deliver innovative packaging design that provides Graphic Packaging and its customers with first to market opportunities for new products and materials. Whilst remaining aware of commercial and practical constraints, the main aim is to push boundaries - proactively driving forward our customers' business. As an ambassador for the business, customer service should always be at the forefront of your thoughts and therefore developing and maintaining great working relationships with the sales teams and customers is key to the role. Another critical purpose to the role is to establish an excellent understanding of the Technical requirements of the production sites and develop good relationships with the Operational teams to drive Innovation whilst maintaining Quality.
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