Design for Automotive Specialist

DS Smith Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Swadlincote is seeking a Design for Automotive Specialist to drive packaging innovation for global automotive customers. You will identify improvements, collaborate with customers, and manage data efficiently. The ideal candidate has experience in packaging design and strong collaboration skills. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Accomplished in MS Office, CAD, and graphics software.
• Technical understanding of 2D and 3D drawings.
• Experience in packaging design.
• Ability to manage data efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement packaging improvements.
• Collaborate with customers and logistics partners.
• Create business justification documents.
• Design, validate, and implement packaging solutions.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental responsibility.

Skills

MS Office

CAD

Graphics software

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Data management

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

A-level or Degree in design discipline

Job description

Design for Automotive Specialist page is loaded## Design for Automotive Specialistremote type: Site Basedlocations: Swadlincotetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-11938**About the role**As a Design for Automotive Specialist, you will be at the forefront of delivering packaging innovation for one of our key global automotive customers. Based in a prominent Global Automotive Distribution Centre, you will identify and implement packaging improvement opportunities that reduce costs, enhance supply chain efficiency, and minimize damage risks.You will manage day-to-day maintenance of packaging bills of materials while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the customer and their 3rd Party Logistics provider, you will combine technical expertise with strong collaboration skills to deliver solutions that exceed expectations.Main Responsibilities will include:* Identify and implement packaging improvements to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies.* Collaborate with customers and logistics partners to capture requirements and develop innovative solutions.* Create business justification documents using multiple data sources to outline benefits of proposals.* Design, validate, and implement packaging solutions through agreed testing procedures.* Drive standardization, rationalization, and optimization of packaging ranges using an 80/20 mindset.* Maintain strict attention to detail when managing large data sets and bills of materials.* Promote health, safety, and environmental responsibility in all activities.* Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with DS Smith Way principles.**About you***Minimum requirements:***Essential:*** Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.* *Accomplished in MS Office*, CAD, and graphics software.* Technical understanding of 2D and 3D drawings.* Experience in packaging design.* Strong communication and collaboration skills.* Ability to manage data efficiently and deliver projects to strict timelines.**Desirable:*** A-level or Degree in a relevant design discipline.* Knowledge of automotive packaging and supply chain processes.* Experience in manufacturing or warehousing environments.* Commercial awareness and understanding of sustainable materials.Apply now and join DS Smith in driving innovation and sustainability in automotive packaging.**Benefits*** Competitive salary* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays* Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme* Employee Assistance Programme* Employee Discounts* Cycle to work scheme**Location:** Swadlincote - Mercia Global Automotive Distribution Centre**Working hours**: *Monday to Friday – 08:00 – 16:00pm*We’re DS Smith, the company who are redefining packaging for a changing world. We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. Today, we operate in more than 30 different countries, supporting customers across sectors like FMCG, industrial, and e-commerce. We deliver on quality, service, innovation, and added value to deliver market-leading sustainable packaging solutions our customers need. Our industry needs to transform, and we’re building the team to drive change across Europe and North America***To fulfil our purpose of redefining packaging for a changing world, we aim to build a diverse, motivated, and engaged workforce. Our goal is to create a culture of inclusion where everyone is treated fairly, differences are valued, and everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.******Our people come from diverse backgrounds, bring different perspectives, ideas and experiences to generate unique solutions focused on present and future sustainability challenges. We welcome all candidates to apply, even those not meeting all criteria.******#LI-CE***We are DS Smith, together with International Paper, we are a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions and other fibre-based products.We believe a better, more sustainable tomorrow is possible with the right people, who challenge and support one another to enact positive change. We employ more than 60,000 colleagues in North America and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), who are experts in innovation,manufacturing, design, sales, sustainability, supply chain, and much more. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Become part of a world-leading organisation and do your best work with us!