NPD Coordinator: Packaging Innovation & Launch

Smurfit Kappa Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an NPD Coordinator to join our Technical team in the UK. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or apprentice eager to learn how innovative packaging solutions are developed, produced and delivered to customers.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues, coordinating artwork approvals, maintaining packaging specs, and supporting successful product launches while building supplier relationships and contributing to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Required: relevant qualification in design, engineering, manufacturing or related field.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive attitude with good communication and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate artwork approvals and ensure milestones are met on time.
• Maintain artwork, packaging specifications, and documentation before production.
• Assist with design approvals to support successful product launches.
• Manage print, artwork, tooling, stereo, and forme records for accuracy.
• Support document control to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate tooling orders and maintenance to keep operations ready.
• Build supplier relationships to improve service and performance.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and new product development projects.
• Ensure manufacturing requirements are communicated in project plans.
• Facilitate smooth transfer from development to production.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Quality, Customer Service, Sales.
• Analyse data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives enhancing efficiency and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/engineering/manufacturing or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smurfit Westrock is seeking an NPD Coordinator to join our Technical team in the UK. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or apprentice eager to learn how innovative packaging solutions are developed, produced and delivered to customers.

You will work alongside experienced colleagues, coordinating artwork approvals, maintaining packaging specs, and supporting successful product launches while building supplier relationships and contributing to continuous improvement.