Structural Designer (Ref: PK9012)

NEW VACANCY! (PK9012)

STRUCTURAL DESIGNER

NORTH WEST (Please contact me for further location details)

Salary £40K

OFFICE BASED ROLE - EVERY OTHER FRIDAY AVAILABILITY TO WORK FROM HOME

Our client is a specialist in the manufacture of high quality conventional corrugated packaging for FMCG markets, particularly blue chip clients in Beverage, Food and Confectionary.
They are currently looking for an experienced Designer to join their Design Department. You will be working within the design team alongside their sales department in order to design products for their customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop innovative packaging concepts that meet customer briefs, leveraging the full capabilities of the company design network
• Monitor and interpret design trends across multiple market sectors to proactively identify opportunities and deliver creative solutions for customers
• Stay up to date with the latest design tools and technologies to offer customers sustainable and competitive advantages through their proposals
• Actively participate in training programmes to support continuous professional development and marketing awareness
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market trends, design innovations, and emerging marketing techniques to enhance product value and shelf impact
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures, and design standards
• Understand customer needs and technical requirements to deliver the most suitable design and technical solutions
• Attend customer meetings as required to support design discussions and project development
• Contribute to customer projects focused on cost savings, complexity reduction, and harmonisation, ensuring alignment with defined project briefs
• Ensure adherence to company and local policies & procedure

Requirements:

• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent)
• Strong commitment and enthusiasm for developing a career in manufacturing
• High attention to detail with proven problem-solving ability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team
• Proficiency in CAD software
• Knowledge of problem-solving methodologies and techniques
• Understanding of process measurement and calibration principles
• Basic training or awareness of Quality, Safety, and Environmental (QSE) systems
• Strong analytical thinking skills
• Ability to influence others and create a positive impact
• Demonstrates self-control and professionalism under pressure
• Shows creativity, innovation, and initiative in approach to work
• Meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of performance