Structural Designer
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Job Location:
Derbyshire - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the role
Are you passionate about design and ready to turn ideas into reality
Were on the lookout for a forward-thinking Structural Designer to join our North Cluster Design & Innovation team at DS Smith. Based at our Lockerbie packaging site youll help bring innovative packaging concepts to life for our FMCG e-Commerce and specialty clients.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in creating precise CAD drawings mock-ups and prototypes using industry-standard design tools that exceed customer expectations and boost operational efficiency. Youll be working closely with our Sales and Design teams to ensure the seamless delivery of custom solutions that delight our clients every day.
What youll do
Overseeing and coordinating all customer related activities
Promoting technical best practice across accounts and between functions including commercial design manufacturing quality support services suppliers and customer operations
Identifying and promoting manufacturing techniques that can contribute to improved packaging line efficiencies reducing customer complaints and supporting our innovation agenda.
Supporting Production services in tool ordering
Manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Whether youre just getting started or looking to grow in the design world this role offers clear progression and mentoring from a skilled and supportive team.
What were looking for
Essential
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
Confident communicator and proactive team player
Able to thrive under pressure during busy periods
Proficient in MS Office (Adobe skills a bonus)
Desirable
Prior experience in a similar role
Familiarity with Collaborative design platforms and CAD software
What we offer
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
Turn your passion into a career and help shape the future of sustainable packaging with DS Smith.
Location: Lockerbie On site Monday to Friday 09:00 17:00
About us
Were 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 were 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.
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Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Microstation
- System Design
- Mathcad
- Packaging
- CAD
- Detailing
- Drafting
- Metal Building Erection
- Autocad
- Concrete Forming
- Catia
- Revit
About Company
DS Smith is an international packaging company, offering sustainable, plastic-free packaging, integrated recycling services, and sustainable paper products.
