Packaging Design Specialist

Taryn Hall Recruitment; Desborough; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

VPK Packaging UK & Ireland is seeking an experienced Structural Packaging Designer to own designs from brief through production readiness, focusing on corrugated packaging and manufacturing efficiency.

You will work with Design, Commercial and Operations teams to develop innovative, practical packaging solutions that meet customer needs and optimise manufacturing processes. A strong technical background and experience with ArtiosCAD are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of corrugated packaging design and manufacturing.
• Experience with ArtiosCAD and package engineering.
• Good knowledge of production processes, materials and SAP or similar systems.

Responsabilités

• Create innovative, fit-for-purpose structural packaging designs.
• Collaborate with Key Account Managers, NPD and Operations to meet requirements.
• Produce accurate CAD drawings, keylines and technical specifications.
• Assess materials, packaging performance and manufacturing needs for viability.
• Carry out deckle calculations and review machine capabilities to optimise production.
• Support tooling orders and external suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain accurate product configurations, routing information within SAP and ArtiosCAD.

Connaissances

Packaging design

Manufacturing knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Outils

ArtiosCAD

SAP

Kongsberg

Palletisation software

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Structural Packaging Designer with a strong understanding of corrugated packaging, manufacturing processes and design optimisation?

VPK Packaging UK & Ireland is looking for a talented and technically minded Design for Manufacture Specialist to join our Design team.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative, practical and commercially viable packaging solutions for our customers, ensuring designs not only meet customer requirements but are also optimised for efficient manufacturing.

Working closely with our Design, Commercial and Operations teams, you will take ownership of structural packaging designs from initial customer brief through to production readiness.

What You'll Be Doing

• Creating innovative, fit-for-purpose structural packaging designs using ArtiosCAD, ensuring they meet customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities.
• Working closely with Key Account Managers, New Product Development and Operations teams to understand customer requirements and develop effective packaging solutions.
• Producing accurate CAD drawings, keylines and technical specifications.
• Assessing materials, packaging performance and manufacturing requirements to ensure designs are both practical and commercially viable.
• Carrying out deckle calculations and reviewing machine capabilities to optimise production efficiency and minimise waste.
• Supporting the development and production of packaging samples, ensuring customer deadlines are achieved.
• Collaborating with manufacturing teams to establish the most efficient machine routings and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Creating tooling files, ordering die-cut tooling and coordinating with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintaining accurate product configurations, technical specifications and routing information within SAP and ArtiosCAD.
• Supporting customer visits, packaging trials and technical discussions where required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product margins.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong technical understanding of corrugated packaging design and manufacturing who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively to deliver the best possible solutions.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in structural packaging design, design for manufacture or a similar technical role within the corrugated packaging industry.
• Strong working knowledge of ArtiosCAD.
• A good understanding of FEFCO packaging styles, board grades, material compositions and manufacturing processes.
• Experience interpreting structural drawings, artwork and technical specifications.
• An understanding of machine routings, manufacturing limitations and production optimisation.
• Experience using SAP or a similar business management system.
• Familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables and associated software.
• Knowledge of palletisation software and packaging optimisation techniques.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why Join VPK?

VPK is an established and respected packaging manufacturer, providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers across a wide range of industries.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your technical expertise will make a genuine difference, with opportunities to contribute to product innovation, manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced packaging design professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you