Structural Designer

GULF PACKAGING
JOB DESCRIPTION

1.0 Identification: Structural Designer

1.01 Organizational Level: Reports to the Chief Operations Officer
1.02 Job Status: Exempt
1.03 Relationships: All staff, customers, and vendors

2.0 Job Summary

Responsible for creating and developing quality packaging designs; investigate and procure all data required to develop the design. To support development and growth through innovation, efficiency, and creative packaging design.

3.0 Duties and Responsibilities (essential functions)

• Manage multiple projects from concept to production release
• Coordinate the scheduling and completion of multiple design projects.
• Using Artios software, create detailed and innovative designs to meet project objectives.
• Develop new and improved packaging designs by analyzing client’s needs and production feasibility
• Coordinate internal & external prototyping development efforts utilizing computer aided software, cutting table, and other methods as required.
• Responsible for the purchase of all tooling including cutting dies and print plates.
• Create and communicate palletizing options utilizing software.
• Create CAD manufacturing layouts; work with vendors to source, secure cost estimates, process purchase orders, and inspect deliverables to ensure quality.
• Lead efforts to ensure that all new products meet established process conditions, criteria: product safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and legality when applicable.
• Responsible for establishing initial product performance specifications.
• Actively participate in New Product Ideation and Concept generation
• May have primary product design responsibility for key, select customers; participate as needed in customer visits and represent the organization
• Acts as a liaison between production and design departments to ensure cutting dies are laid out properly
• Perform Technical Illustration tasks as required
• Assist in tool and manufacturing capability studies with team to assure that all new products meet established standards and specifications.
• Travel, as required.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Additional duties may be assigned by management. a. Raw or Finished Materials: corrugated paper, cutting dies and printing plates b. Tools and Machines Used: computer, CAD table, calculator, tape measure, reports, manuals, training materials, marketing materials, office equipment, various software packages
• c. Hazards: dust, d. Supervisory responsibilities: none

4.0 Job Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university with an emphasis in Structural or Packaging design
• Minimum 3 to 5 years structural design experience in a corrugated packaging industry, preferred
• Aptitude for 3D visualization and design; experience in 3D software a plus
• Attention to detail with ability to rapidly change focus between tasks/projects
• Results orientated and able to work both independently and within team environment

• Technical knowledge of industry and equipment
• Must be highly computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office, Adobe
• Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Ability to Relocate:

• Bay Minette, AL 36507: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person