Structural Designer - Plastic Packaging / Blow Moulding

Future Recruitment Ltd.; West Midlands; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Future Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Structural Designer for a plastics packaging manufacturer, specializing in blow moulded solutions.

You will develop innovative, cost‑effective designs from concept to prototype and production, working with customers and cross‑functional teams to meet specifications, quality standards and manufacturing needs. The role emphasizes creating robust 2D/3D designs, optimizing material use, and ensuring designs are ready for tooling and production.

Competenze

• Proven experience in structural or packaging design.
• Strong CAD proficiency with SolidWorks or Inventor.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing or packaging is advantageous.
• Knowledge of blow moulding processes and rigid plastics is desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand DFA.
• Good communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Mansioni

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions for blow moulded products.
• Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manage projects from concept through prototyping to production.
• Ensure designs suit blow moulding tooling and manufacturing constraints.
• Liaise with customers to capture briefs and requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, production and QA teams to resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to reduce material use and improve sustainability.
• Maintain accurate drawings and project records.

Conoscenze

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Strumenti

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Descrizione del lavoro

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Structural Designer to join an established plastic packaging manufacturer specialising in blow moulded packaging solutions. This role will involve developing innovative, practical and cost-effective packaging designs, taking projects from initial concept through to prototyping and production. You will work closely with customers, engineering, tooling and production teams to ensure designs meet technical specifications, quality standards and manufacturing requirements.

• Design and develop structural packaging solutions, including plastic bottles for healthcare, personal care and automotive companies
• Produce detailed 2D technical drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Manage design projects from initial concept through to prototyping, testing and production.
• Ensure designs are suitable for blow moulding processes, tooling requirements and efficient manufacture.
• Liaise with customers to understand briefs, specifications and product requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, tooling, production and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve product performance, reduce material usage and enhance sustainability.
• Maintain accurate technical drawings, design records and project documentation.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in structural design, product design, packaging design or a similar CAD-based role.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor or equivalent.
• Experience within plastics manufacturing or packaging would be highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of blow moulding processes and rigid plastic packaging is desirable.
• Understanding of technical drawings, tooling and Design for Manufacture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• A proactive approach to managing projects and delivering practical, commercially viable designs.

Structural Designer - Plastic Packaging / Blow Moulding West Midlands