Packaging Design Specialist

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada; London; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada is seeking a Packaging Design Specialist to support NX-based packaging design and documentation for military applications. The role emphasizes producing precise drawings, IDRs, and specification-driven outputs while maintaining rigorous data records.

The incumbent will work with cross-functional teams to ensure packaging solutions meet military standards and support various customers, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated CAD skills.
• Ability to design, draw and prototype packaging designs.
• Proficient communication, organization and prioritization.
• Experience with Imperial and Metric units of measure.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Design using NX packaging solutions in accordance with military standards.
• Complete Item Description Reports (IDRs).
• Prepare detailed Military Specification coded documentation for customers.
• Create drawings of items within packaging containers.
• Provide packaging data input into multiple databases.
• Track the status of packaging data development.

Skills

CAD skills

Communication

Independence

Team collaboration

Measurement units

WHMIS

Education

University degree

College diploma

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Description

Packaging Design Specialist (P54) 2 year fixed term assignment

Key Job Elements

• Design using NX packaging solutions in accordance with applicable military standards
• Complete Item Description Reports (IDRs)
• Prepare very detailed Military Specification coded documentation for various customers
• Create drawings of items within newly designed or existing packaging containers
• Provide packaging data input into multiple databases
• Track the status of completion of any packaging data development
• Job requires ability to work shifts and / or altered work weeks as required
• Assume responsibility for special assignments and tasks
• Maintain safe work practices and use / wear proper safety equipment
• Locate, weigh, measure and analyze military vehicle spare parts.

Required Qualifications

• University degree, College diploma
• Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant experience
• Demonstrated CAD skills
• Ability to design, draw and prototype new packaging designs
• Proficient communication, organization and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, multi-task and take initiative
• Experience working with teams and/or customers
• Ability to work shifts and / or altered work weeks as required
• Experience with both Imperial and Metric units of measure
• Capable of meeting physical demands of the job
• Experienced/trained with the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in NX and Teamcenter
• Mechanical design and product development experience
• Thorough knowledge of applicable military packaging and labeling standards
• A hands-on packaging design capable individual who can produce high-quality output in a priority changing environment