Structural Designer

Graphic Packaging International is a Global FMCG manufacturer with 41 Converting sites across Europe, serving three business areas: Beverage, Convenience and Consumer Products and is the Carton Industry Leaders in Packaging Design and Innovation

**JOB PURPOSE**

To deliver innovative packaging design that provides Graphic Packaging and its customers with first to market opportunities for new products and materials. Whilst remaining aware of commercial and practical constraints, the main aim is to push boundaries - proactively driving forward our customers’ business. As an ambassador for the business, customer service should always be at the forefront of your thoughts and therefore developing and maintaining great working relationships with the sales teams and customers is key to the role. Another critical purpose to the role is to establish an excellent understanding of the Technical requirements of the production sites and develop good relationships with the Operational teams to drive Innovation whilst maintaining Quality.

**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**
- To take the lead with design projects as requested by our customers.
- To support the creative design team from a technical aspect to help turn creativity into reality - forming a bridge between different stages of the design process.
- To liaise with all aspects of production to ensure cartons are designed to the most efficient format.
- To keep abreast of the latest packaging and machinery trends.
- To develop first to market packaging innovation based on our production capability.
- To monitor the market and report on trends or developments that could offer commercial opportunities to the group.
- To engage in and develop working relationships with selected customers leading to innovation in packaging design.
- Explore and make recommendations on technical advances within the overall remit of the role.
- To have a good working knowledge of ArtiosCAD.
- Understand production capabilities of all sites - internal as well as customer sites.

**TECHNICAL SKILLS/QUALS**
- Experience within a carton packaging manufacturing environment
- Commercial awareness
- Computer skills including the use of Artios CAD, Esko Webcentre, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Office & presentation packages
- Some experience of high-speed processing equipment and an understanding of the way that such machinery is designed would be beneficial
- Good understanding of tooling design, Cut and Creasing process including blanking and complex gluing lines
- Flexibility to travel
- Self-motivated
- Strong negotiation and resolution skills

**Hours of work - **Monday to Friday 36.25 hours per week.

**Benefits**

We believe our people are our biggest asset, when you join Graphic Packaging, from Day 1 you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Holidays - 5 Weeks + Bank Holidays + Additional Holiday Purchase scheme
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- 2 Days working from Home (Optional, when fully trained)
- Retail discounts saving £££’s at high street stores, online and in supermarkets
- We also pride ourselves on offering internal and external training and development opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 3 months

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Coalville