Packaging Design Engineer - Innovation Platform & Scale-Up

DS Smith; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a technical expert in design to ensure successful implementation of innovative products. The role involves deploying packaging products tailored to customer requirements, driving design customization, and collaborating closely with manufacturing partners. Candidates should have a degree in industrial/product design or packaging engineering, along with hands-on experience in packaging design and strong knowledge of materials and production processes. Skills in CAD software and project management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in packaging design for customer packing lines, including prototyping and validation.
• Strong knowledge of packaging manufacturing processes and automation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects through different development stages.

Responsibilities

• Deploy packaging products to meet customer needs and regulatory compliance.
• Drive design customization to match specifications.
• Collaborate with sites to prepare production specifications and drawings.
• Create 2D and 3D designs for implementation.
• Conduct performance testing and refine designs.
• Evaluate manufacturability and packaging line requirements.
• Coordinate prototype creation for customer validation.

Skills

Problem solving

Detail-oriented design

Project management

Knowledge of packaging materials

Education

Degree in industrial/Product design or packaging engineering

Tools

CAD software (preferably ArtiosCAD)

Job description

A leading packaging solutions company is seeking a technical expert in design to ensure successful implementation of innovative products. The role involves deploying packaging products tailored to customer requirements, driving design customization, and collaborating closely with manufacturing partners. Candidates should have a degree in industrial/product design or packaging engineering, along with hands-on experience in packaging design and strong knowledge of materials and production processes. Skills in CAD software and project management are essential.