Packaging Structural Designer | CAD Pro & Innovator

DS Smith; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging solutions provider in Lockerbie is seeking a Structural Designer to join their Design & Innovation team. The role involves creating CAD drawings and prototypes while working closely with Sales and Design teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates possess a recognized qualification in packaging and strong design principles. The position offers career progression, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection

Electric car salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to work & employee discount programmes

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in packaging or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of packaging and design principles.
• Great attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all customer related activities.
• Promote technical best practices across accounts and functions.
• Identify manufacturing techniques to improve packaging efficiencies.

Skills

Technical knowledge of packaging and design principles

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Recognised qualification in packaging or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

CAD software

Collaborative design platforms

Job description

A leading packaging solutions provider in Lockerbie is seeking a Structural Designer to join their Design & Innovation team. The role involves creating CAD drawings and prototypes while working closely with Sales and Design teams to deliver innovative solutions. Ideal candidates possess a recognized qualification in packaging and strong design principles. The position offers career progression, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and wellness programs.