Design Engineer

Greenbridge•North Canton, OH

About The Position

The Design Engineer leads highly technical equipment-design projects that support the company’s strategic business goals, primarily involving specialized equipment for multiple industries. The role emphasizes team engagement and motivation, technical thought leadership, identifying opportunities, and reviewing other designers’ work. The Design Engineer collaborates with functional and cross-functional partners to take projects from concept through completion. The position develops design-driven solutions, researches and prototypes new products, and designs manufacturing processes and products with consideration for cost-effectiveness, user experience, and environmental standards. Using AutoCAD, the engineer designs complete packaging solutions that meet client requirements for aesthetics, manufacturability, and operational readiness. The role also provides design-related sales support, works with external customer teams, presents work, and helps sell design capabilities and custom solutions. Travel is 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Sciences, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in design, or a relevant level of talent and experience.
Advanced-to-expert-level experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD (2D and 3D), TOPS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro), Microsoft Office, and ShopTech.
Strong knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing and tooling.
Advanced understanding of qualification standards.
Strong understanding of design principles, packaging design, design for manufacturing, life cycle analysis, design of experiment, finite element analysis, industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, material handling, machining, and welding practices.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

Develop design-driven solutions to address business opportunities.
Design and research opportunities for new products and create prototypes.
Design manufacturing processes and products, considering cost-effectiveness, user experience, and environmental standards.
Use AutoCAD to design complete packaging solutions that meet client requirements for design aesthetic, manufacturability, and operational readiness.
Review and approve peer technical and artwork drawings, SOPs, and test reports.
Review and approve production-ready art.
Stay current with trends and motivate the team to do so as well.
Stay current with software updates, industry standards, and technology developments.
Reflect marketplace and design trends in work.
Work with team members and project managers to prioritize projects and workload.
Prepare for large upcoming projects and changes in workload.
Work with functional and cross-functional partners to help develop strategy.
Provide design-related sales support.
Work with external customer teams to ensure project success.
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Conduct creative sessions with team members to kick off new initiatives.
Guide team members throughout the creative process.
Present work to internal groups and customers.
Work with team members to develop presentations.
Ensure projects align with strategy.
Design quality solutions on time and within budget.
Meet with customers to help sell design capabilities and custom solutions.
Interpret customer feedback and offer appropriate solutions.