Design Engineer

Greenbridge•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 provides design thought leadership, identifies opportunities, reviews other designers’ work, and collaborates with functional partners to take projects from concept through completion. Positive team engagement and motivation are central to the position. The Design Engineer develops design-driven solutions, researches and prototypes new product opportunities, and designs products and manufacturing processes with consideration for cost-effectiveness, user experience, and environmental standards. Using AutoCAD, the role creates complete packaging solutions that meet client requirements for aesthetics, manufacturability, and operational readiness. The engineer reviews and approves peer technical and artwork drawings, SOPs, test reports, and production-ready art. The position supports project strategy, prioritization, and workload planning; provides design-related sales support; and works with external customer teams to help ensure project success. The Design Engineer guides creative sessions and team members through the creative process, presents work to internal groups and customers, and helps develop presentations. The role also stays current with design and marketplace trends, software updates, industry standards, and technology developments. 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.
Ability to travel 20%.

Responsibilities

Develop design-driven solutions to address business opportunities.
Research opportunities for new products and create prototypes.
Design manufacturing processes and products with attention to cost-effectiveness, user experience, and environmental standards.
Use AutoCAD to design complete packaging solutions that meet client requirements for aesthetics, 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 marketplace and design trends, software updates, industry standards, and technology developments, and motivate the team to do the same.
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 help 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.
Deliver quality design solutions on time and within budget.
Meet with customers to help sell design capabilities and custom solutions.
Interpret customer feedback and offer appropriate solutions.
Take a leadership role in technical equipment design projects and provide thought leadership.
Identify design opportunities and review other designers’ projects.
Collaborate with functional partners to advance projects from concept to completion.