Structural Designer

Pratt Industries•Schertz, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Structural Packaging Designers are responsible for overseeing creation of packaging prototypes/samples to assist Sales Account Representatives in Sales promotions. This function is crucial to obtaining and maintaining Customers.

Requirements

Required: High school diploma or GED
Must be self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
Flexible, fast learner, who can handle multiple projects, solve problems, and embrace challenges
Can develop innovative and creative packaging solutions with a focus on manufacturability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Standing, sitting, walking, push/pull, ability to lift/carry 10lbs-50lbs.
Must be able to work in a Manufacturing environment if required. Sometimes noisy, dirty, dusty, and hot and cold temperatures.
Must successfully pass Company pre-employment screening

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
3-5 years’ experience in corrugated packaging or a related field.
Proficient skills with ArtiosCAD, Kongsberg table, or similar tools.
Experience in a corrugated production/manufacturing facility
TOPS Software experience
Competent in Microsoft Office
Good communication skills with Customers and internal Sales/Production/Customer Service Staff.
Exposure to package testing and methodologies (UN/DOT, ISTA, Etc)

Responsibilities

Formulate and communicate ideas for new accounts or products, analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
Accompany Sales Representatives on occasion to present new products or designs to customers or prospects.
Review accounts and make recommendations for updates on style, board weight, new developments, etc.
Analyze changes in the industry and research innovations in packaging equipment.
Produce samples on CAD table or cut samples by hand.
Create production specifications from proto-types, drawings, etc.
Work individually or collaboratively with cross-functional teams and resources during research, ideation, evaluation and validation stages of all design solutions
Responsible for meeting deadlines with possible overtime required.
Implement, maintain, and support all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
Management may assign additional duties on an as needed basis.