Structural Designer

Great Northern Corporation; Chippewa Falls (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near-site clinic

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401k with company match

Profit sharing

Paid time off

Holidays

Referral bonuses

Fitness reimbursement

Employee loan program

Job summary

Great Northern is seeking a Structural Designer to develop package and display concepts aligned with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities. You will fabricate samples for approval, write production specs and cost estimates, and assist sales with market presentations.

The role demands CAD proficiency, strong 3D visualization, and excellent communication. Adherence to company values and quality standards is essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with CAD system design certificate or equivalent CAD design experience.
• College degree in packaging preferred.
• Experience in display or packaging industry with manufacturing operations and CAD design.
• Familiarity with corrugated terminology, properties, machinery and testing procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop package and display design concepts based on customer requirements and manufacturing constraints.
• Fabricate final samples for approval and write specifications for cost estimates and production.
• Support sales and internal teams by presenting concepts to the market.
• Adhere to company mission/values and quality standards in all tasks.

Skills

CAD design

3D modeling

Corrugated knowledge

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma with CAD cert

College degree in packaging

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel)

Job description

WHY GREAT NORTHERN

Great Northern is a leading developer and manufacturer of creative solutions for packaging, shipping, merchandising and distributing products for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Established in 1962 and privately owned, Great Northern has a long history of providing secure, stable and meaningful positions.

Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision and following established procedures, the Structural Designer is responsible for providing development of package and display design concepts based on customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, and material constraints to assigned accounts, markets and/or projects. Fabricate final samples of design concepts for approval and write specifications for cost estimates and Production. Act as a resource to sales and other internal teams to enhance the ability of the company to present the concepts to the market.

All job responsibilities are to be performed in strict adherence with the Company’s Mission/Values Statement, GNC service, quality, and efficiency standards, and in accordance with established standards for external/internal customers.

Expectation:

• High school diploma with a minimum of two years vocational/trade school CAD system design certificate or equivalent CAD design experience, college degree in packaging preferred.
• Previous display or packaging industry experience with an emphasis in manufacturing operations and CAD system design or equivalent.
• Above average knowledge in corrugated terminology, properties, machinery and testing procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking, influence and implement change.
• Strong creative sense, ability to navigate in 3D dimensions/understanding of spatial relations.
• A commitment to ethical business standards and personal integrity.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both oral and written format.
• A demonstrated understanding of algebraic and geometric concepts.
• Must also demonstrate the ability to interpret drawings (customer specifications) and the ability to understand a variety of basic corrugated container designs.
• High level of ability to work effectively with employees and Managers/Supervisors and the ability to convey a positive and professional image to employees and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office software (Word, Outlook, Publisher and Excel spreadsheet applications). Exposure to other computer software such as CAD system design software.
• Exposure to a Sales, Manufacturing/Machine routing distribution environment preferred.
• Accuracy in work and strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with and ability to use and interpret Internet/Intranet information.
• Approachable and supportive when working with others.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Opportunities for Growth

You will have the opportunity to learn new skills and acquire new knowledge that can be applied to grow into new positions with higher pay. Furthermore, you can grow your career with Great Northern through advancement opportunities available at our facilities both locally and nationally.

How We Can Make a Difference:

• Near-site Clinic (Accessible to Team Member & Immediate Family Members)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability
• 401k with Company Match Up to 4%
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Quarterly Attendance Paid Time Off Bonus
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Referral Bonuses
• Health Fitness Reimbursement
• Employee Loan Program
• https://greatnortherncorp.com/great-northern-chippewa-falls/