Structural Designer

Pratt Industries; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pratt Industries in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Structural Designer to oversee packaging prototypes and support sales promotions with manufacturable designs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate customer needs into practical packaging solutions and maintain project timelines in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Flexible, fast learner, who can handle multiple projects, solve problems, and embrace challenges.
• Can develop innovative and creative packaging solutions with a focus on manufacturability.
• 3–5 years’ experience in corrugated packaging or related field.
• Proficient skills with ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools.
• Experience in a corrugated production/manufacturing facility.
• TOPS Software experience.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Good communication skills with Customers and internal Sales/Production/Customer Service Staff.
• Exposure to package testing and methodologies (UN/DOT, ISTA, Etc)

Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products, analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
• Review accounts and make recommendations for updates on style, board weight, new developments, etc.
• Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in packaging equipment.
• Produce samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand.
• Create production specifications from proto-types, drawings, etc.
• Work individually or collaboratively with cross-functional teams through research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of design solutions.
• Meet deadlines with possible overtime as needed.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping.
• Management may assign additional duties on an as needed basis.

Skills

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Flexible / Fast learner

Problem solving

Communication with customers

Microsoft Office

ArtiosCAD

Kongsberg table

TOPS Software

Packaging design

Manufacturability focus

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ArtiosCAD

Kongsberg table

TOPS Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

REPORTS TO: Design Manager

Position: Structural Designer

Location: San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Full Time, Salary Exempt

Perks of Pratt!

Within 1 Month: Eligible for insurance benefits

At 3 Months: 401k with partial match

At 6 Months: PAID vacation days

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

What does a Packaging Designer do for Pratt Industries?

Our Structural Packaging Designers are responsible for overseeing creation of packaging prototypes/samples to assist Sales Account Representatives in Sales promotions. This function is crucial to obtaining and maintaining Customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products, analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
• Review accounts and make recommendations for updates on style, board weight, new developments, etc.
• Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in packaging equipment.
• Produce samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand.
• Create production specifications from proto-types, drawings, etc.
• Work individually or collaboratively with cross-functional teams and resources during research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of all design solutions
• Responsible for meeting deadlines with possible overtime required.
• Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Management may assign additional duties on an as needed basis.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Required: High school diploma or GED
• Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Flexible, fast learner, who can handle multiple projects, solve problems, and embrace challenges
• Can develop innovative and creative packaging solutions with a focus on manufacturability
• Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:
• 3-5 years’ experience in corrugated packaging or a related field.
• Proficient skills with ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools.
• Experience in a corrugated production/manufacturing facility
• TOPS Software experience
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills with Customers and internal Sales/Production/Customer Service Staff.
• Exposure to package testing and methodologies (UN/DOT, ISTA, Etc)

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

• Physical demands: Standing, sitting, walking, push/pull, ability to lift/carry 10lbs-50lbs.
• Must be able to work in a Manufacturing environment if required. Sometimes noisy, dirty, dusty, and hot and cold temperatures.
• Must successfully pass Company pre-employment screening