Packaging Designer

Action Packaging LLC • Caledonia, MI

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About The Position

Opus Packaging is seeking a Packaging Designer for its Caledonia, Michigan location. The role supports sales staff by producing quality packaging designs that meet or exceed customer needs and contributes to the company’s vision, mission, and core values. The designer develops customer-focused packaging solutions, creates samples and technical documentation, supports quoting and order accuracy, and collaborates across sales, graphic design, customer service, and production. The position also manages tooling-related coordination and records and develops innovative structural designs that are appealing, cost-effective, easy to set up, and structurally sound.

Requirements

• One to three years of Packaging Designer experience in a manufacturing environment; corrugated industry experience is preferred.
• Proficiency with Artios CAD drafting software.
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all organizational levels and with external contacts.
• Negotiating experience and ability to speak effectively with suppliers and/or employees of the organization.
• Ability to convey concepts through quick sketches and CAD visualization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and good listening skills.
• Proficient time-management and planning skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Solid decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative on projects and a strong customer focus.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word and Excel, and CAD software.
• Understanding of basic materials used in corrugated design and board grade.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging, Design Engineering, or Industrial Design.
• ArtiosCAD certification or certification in similar technical drafting software.
• Experience with the Amtech Encore ERP system.
• Industry-specific manufacturing process knowledge, including familiarity with box plant equipment such as die-cutters, folder-gluers, and flexographic printing presses, to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Understanding of board combinations, fluting, and strength ratings.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Graphic Design, the Design Manager, and the Sales Team to create innovative design solutions tailored to customer needs and objectives.
• Develop packaging solutions for customers.
• Communicate concepts through quick sketches and CAD visualization.
• Ensure quotes and orders are processed accurately.
• Develop bills of material (BOMs), specifications, and palletization plans.
• Produce samples using techniques and skills such as drafting and cutting tables.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance to the Sales Team.
• Maintain relationships with tooling vendors and a library of active and inactive tooling.
• Purchase tooling, including print plates and die cuts.
• Discuss efficiency and tooling pricing.
• Proof incoming print plates and cutting dies.
• Coordinate tooling repairs with shop personnel.
• Support corporate profitability objectives.
• Work with Customer Service and Production to ensure tooling requirements are accurate.
• Maintain project development records, file naming, and project management system records.
• Maintain high standards of quality and excellence in design functions.
• Proactively develop innovative structural designs that are appealing, cost-effective, easy to set up, and structurally sound.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Company-paid life insurance for the employee and family starting on the first day of employment
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Production bonus
• Safety bonus program
• Safety shoe reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed