Design Engineer - Rigid Packaging & CNC Tooling

Imperial Recruitment Group; Sedgefield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Engineer to design innovative packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods sectors. Responsibilities include developing rigid thermoformed packaging, producing technical drawings with SolidWorks, and creating renders using various software. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging design, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working flexibility.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme after 3 months

On-site parking

Hybrid working flexibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in packaging design, ideally with rigid plastics.
• Essential skills in 3D modelling and drafting using SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of CNC toolpath generation and programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop rigid thermoformed packaging solutions.
• Produce 3D models and technical drawings using SolidWorks.
• Generate toolpaths and CNC programs using Powermill.

Skills

Packaging design experience

Proficiency in SolidWorks

Knowledge of Powermill

Skilled in KeyShot

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Understanding of thermoforming processes

Project management

Attention to detail

Tools

SolidWorks

Powermill

KeyShot

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

A well-established manufacturer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Engineer to design innovative packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods sectors. Responsibilities include developing rigid thermoformed packaging, producing technical drawings with SolidWorks, and creating renders using various software. The ideal candidate will have experience in packaging design, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong communication skills. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and hybrid working flexibility.