Title:  Structural Designer II

POSITION MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

Structural Design and Software use:

• Actively monitor, maintain, and control work schedule and back-log (design requests, plotter sample requests, conversion request, etc.)
• Full understanding and utilization of the Artios CAD system to execute Carton Design tasks to required customer and plant specifications (conceptual designs and production ready).
• Fully apply all GPI Design standards and customer and plant specification formats during Carton Design process for responsible product line (customers and platform e.g. Strength, Beverage, Foodservice, Cooking Solutions etc.).
• Accurately finalize one-up carton design specifications prior to release for converting and machinery organizations.
• Understand and effectively apply test procedures for validating performance of packages and features under development. 
• Develops pro-active alternative designs for better form & function, on shelf appearance, sustainability, increased production efficiency, cost savings and/or margin improvement.   
• Uses 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques
• Cut qualifying and prototype samples for customer and testing
• Attend machinery check-out testing, or other design validation testing events, to assess, modify or approve carton designs as necessary

Teamwork and Coordination of Design Projects:

• Coordinate with other designers working on projects
• Complete Carton Design projects while fully coordinating with customer,  sales, customer service, manufacturing design, and carton converting groups as required
• Function as an effective global leader and focal point for design-related detail and general communication. Produce materials to support the communication process when required.
• In-depth interaction with customer representatives during the packaging design process.

Continuous Improvement Project Management

• Identify and Develop Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Drive the development and modification of CAD design standards, tools, processes and training materials
• Fully develop & apply design related documentation, process detail, specifications, and intellectual property protection processes
• Actively participate in, and contribute to, local Culture Development ideas, initiatives, and activities
• Search out and implement cost saving initiatives

Skill Development and learning

• Train less experienced designers in Carton Design disciplines and procedures.
• Actively participate in employee certification and re-certification activities (must be certified in ArtiosCAD, Plotter Room, Structural Design I-II, and at least 2 specialty product lines (e.g Strength, Beverage, Foodservice, Cooking Solutions etc.)

Customer

• Have a basic understanding of customer forming equipment.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Strong customer interaction skills
• Strong written communication skills to convey the customer visit details to key stake holders within GPI.

Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills will be developed through the varied experiences you obtain as well as extensive on-the-job training.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:  List minimum level of education, special training, certifications, or technical skills/experience required for this position.

• Required
  • Dynamic, flexible, and personable team player with the ability to participate in team activities to achieve desired results
  • Effective time management and project management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet short deadlines
  • Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization
  • Ability to work independently while supporting team goals and objectives
  • Ability to apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience 
  • Technical and analytical skills
  • Strong visual (2D and 3D) skills, communications, conceptual skills, attention to detail, design sensitivity as well as mechanical aptitude.
  • Highly detail-oriented and focused
  • High geometry and algebra math skills
  • Willingness to learn and to be trained.
  • Willingness to travel to customer locations.
  • Apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience. 
  • Solid computer skills
  • High Proficiency with computer systems:  MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • High School Diploma or GED

• Highly preferred:
  • College degree in industrial design, packaging engineering/science or other related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • High-level of mechanical knowledge and aptitude for die cutting, production tooling design, finishing processes, and graphics layout
  • Prior demonstrated experience (5+ years) with folding paperboard carton structure design
  • Working knowledge of paperboard substrates
  • Working knowledge of carton structural design
  • Working knowledge of tooling design
  • Knowledge of filling line machinery
  • Prior experience with ArtiosCAD and SAP
  • Any level of LEAN / Six Sigma education and experience