Designer

Designer

Green Bay Packaging, Inc.

Wausau, WI 54401

Posted 8 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Engineering
  • Job Description

    Designer

    Position Overview:

    We are seeking a Structural Packaging Designer for our Wausau Division. This position will report to the Design Manager and includes opportunity for advancement.

    Responsibilities:
    • Design and develop new and revised packaging, while offering improvements for cost reduction, performance enhancements
    • Produce samples and small production runs of prototypes on the CAD table for testing purposes; writing and transmitting specs as requested
    • Improve existing packaging with innovative solutions, this will include customer site visits and the ability to perform packaging audits at their location
    • Coordinate with tooling suppliers
    • Travel with Sales Reps to Customer locations when required
    • Develop strong, internal working relationships to support and promote efficient and accurate responses to Customers, Sales, and Operations departments
    • Assist with routine lab functions
    Qualifications:

    The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

    • Minimum of a Bachelors degree (Degree in Packaging/Industrial design preferred) or 2-5 years as a structural designer.
    • Strong verbal, written and electronic communication skills along with the ability to work closely with internal and external customers
    • In-depth working knowledge of Microsoft Office and its applications, CAD, Artios CAD, Adobe Illustrator, Cape Pack, and/or TOPPS and cutting table
    • Knowledge of box plant machinery, tooling, and processes including scoring, machine capabilities/limitations, spec sheets and drawings
    • Knowledge of various paperboard stocks, board grade combinations, corrugation, and printing processes
    • Experienced in operating sample cutting tables
    • Good knowledge of corrugated industry, working POP knowledge is desired
    • Strong cognitive and math skills
    • Demonstrated ability to think in 3D
    • Detail oriented
    • Must possess the ability to work independently as well as in a Team environment
    • Able to multi-task in a fast -paced environment
    Compensation & Benefits:

    In addition to a competitive wage, we offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD and 401(k).

    Division Description: The Wausau Division is an industry leader in the production of corrugated shipping containers and sheets.