Packaging Designer

Location: Whitner

Premier Packaging provides innovative packaging solutions through a combination of curiosity, drive, and a culture that embraces an entrepreneurial spirit. We are responsive to our customers’ needs, responsible to one another and the environment, and improve our processes to deliver quality products. We ask ‘Why’ so we can deliver the ‘How’.The Packaging Designer will create functional, innovative packaging solutions that meet customer needs.

This role will focus primarily on designing corrugated and protective foam packaging, while maintaining a material-neutral approach. The Packaging Designer will also incorporate other materials as needed, such as outsourced plastic components, snap rivets, blister or thermoformed items, and chipboard. A key part of the role will be supporting testing processes and applying good manufacturing practices to ensure the designs are both creative and practical.

Responsibilities Creates designs, drawings and prototype samples utilizing Artios

CAD software and CAD/CAM cutting table

Operates CAPE software to provide ideal loading solutions and identify limitations

Uses drop tester, vibration table, and compression tester to validate designs and provide reports

Designs according to GMP and machinery limitations of internal plants, external outsource vendors, and suppliers

Acts as a supportive interface between sales, customer service and production

May engage with customers to collaborate on the best design solutions

Supports the pre-press team to set up manufacturable files for production

Initiates and/or participates in project management and process improvement meetings as necessary

Works with project managers and pre-press team to ensure a smoother workflow in designs

Possesses or develops competency in company's management system software - Web Center Possesses  or develops general graphics knowledge as relating to structural packaging design

Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of design areas

Performs other duties as assigned by department manager

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in Industrial Design, packaging, or engineering preferred.
3-5 years of relevant experience required. 2+ years of corrugated design and packaging industry experience preferred.

Computer skills:
Microsoft applications:
Word, Excel is required;
Artios

CAD is a must; CAPE and Adobe Creative Cloud applications a plus Ability to design intricate, unique, and manufacturable solutions

Self-motivated

Detail oriented critical thinker

Neat in appearance, articulate and able to assist sales on calls with prospects and customers

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Adaptable to a fast-paced environment and flexible

Possesses a positive attitude

Obeys company policies and safety requirements

Competencies

Customer Service Decision Making/Judgment Managing Conflict Team Leadership
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