Lead Structural Designer

International Paper • Camarillo, CA

308d • $107,400 - $143,200

About The Position

Performs at the regional level supporting plants and customers for the West Coast Ag Region (Gilroy, Salinas, Sanger, Camarillo, Compton, Yuma, CA Sheds, and MPS). The job will require travel of approximately 10 days per month. Interacts with the commercial team and their customers to determine packaging and design solutions. Provides leadership and coordination on high level customer and plant design projects. Responsible for leading Customer Value Analysis projects with the commercial team and their customers. Supports region design efforts through sample making, design document organization, MPS coordination, computer system maintenance and regulatory requirement knowledge and organization. Provides guidance and leadership to West Coast Ag Region design team. Supervisory responsibility potential. Creates dynamic, structurally sound designs and understands how to create thought-out, innovative solutions that can be produced within our manufacturing operations and meet the distribution rigors of the product being packed.

Requirements

• BS or BA in related field or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in design or a packaging related industry preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of design, corrugated and retail channel guidelines.
• Advanced knowledge of CAD engineering software and hardware.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a larger design team.
• Ability to conduct structural performance calculations and offer recommendations.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and innovation.
• Ability to lead others and drive change.
• Comfortable working on multiple projects under tight time constraints.
• Able to work evenings or weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support plants and customers for the West Coast Ag Region.
• Travel approximately 10 days per month.
• Interact with the commercial team and customers to determine packaging and design solutions.
• Lead Customer Value Analysis projects.
• Support region design efforts through sample making and design document organization.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the West Coast Ag Region design team.
• Create dynamic, structurally sound designs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree