Solidworks Designer

MacFarlane Group; Grantham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions company in Grantham is seeking an experienced Solidworks Designer. The role involves designing innovative packaging solutions using SolidWorks, managing projects from concept through to production, and focusing on sustainability. Competitive salary up to £35,000 with performance-related bonus and excellent benefits such as annual leave, pension scheme, and employee discounts.

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience in design projects from concept to production.
• Strong understanding of packaging requirements and legislation.
• Ability to optimize designs for material utilization.

Responsibilities

• Manage a range of design projects from concept through to production.
• Design packaging solutions using SolidWorks.
• Contribute to sustainable packaging solution development.

Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD

Project management

Sustainability principles

Job description

Solidworks Designer

Location : Grantham, Lincolnshire

Package : Basic Salary up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) plus performance related bonus & other excellent PLC Company Benefits

Sector : Manufacturing (Bespoke Packaging)

The Company

Macfarlane Design and Manufacture are a division of Macfarlane Group PLC, the UK’s largest packaging distributor. We are seeking to appoint an experienced Solidworks Designer to support our Manufacturing site in Grantham Lincolnshire. Our specialist manufacturing site at Grantham designs and manufactures bespoke protective packaging solutions for customers that require protection for high value products during transit and storage.

Our customers are UK-wide and span several growing key markets including Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Industrial and Medical Equipment. Solutions are manufactured using corrugated board, solid fiberboard, softwood timber / plywood, polyethylene foam, glass re-enforced plastic and a range of complementary products & fittings. Customers’ requirements can be complex and are often for very expensive products with high levels of attention to detail required.

Solidworks Designer Role

Reporting to the Design Manager, this role will support the manufacturing division strategy to grow market share through innovative sustainable solutions, excellent quality, and service within a competitive environment.

Soidworks Designer Key Duties

• Ensure customers’ requirements and objectives have been fully understood.
• Manage a range of design projects from concept through to production.
• Design packaging solutions using SolidWorks 3D CAD (essential)
• Ensure all technical & legislative requirements have been met.
• Optimize material utilization within design concepts.
• Minimize environmental impact of packaging solutions provided.
• Contribute to the development of new sustainable solutions for the packaging market.

Our Benefits

We provide a competitive basic starting salary and operate a range of rewarding bonus / incentive schemes. Our flexible employee benefits can include :

• 23 days annual leave (rising to 27 days with service) plus all public / bank holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking at most of our sites
• Employee assistance program to support & advise with well-being & any issues
• Extensive range of training / development & potential progression opportunities
• Employee discount scheme (discounts on several major retail / leisure brands)
• Annual paid Volunteering Day
• Simply Health / Dental Cover option or BUPA cover for qualifying roles
• Enhanced HR policies relating to various employee rights & entitlements
• Long service awards (5-40 years)
• Charitable giving options
• Financial support with eye-tests / purchasing glasses (DSE users only)
• O2 Mobile discount scheme (up to 25% off)