Structural Designer

International Paper • Cedar Rapids, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating and developing quality package designs, specifications, and prototypes to assist Account Managers in sales promotions; investigates and procures all data required to develop the design. Discuss design projects with Sales representatives and be able to select the appropriate designs needed and draw designs. Formulate and communicate ideas for new and/or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility. Use computer aided design software to create samples then process the sample on the cutting table. Be knowledgeable of production machine capabilities in order to assist in the development of design specs. Assist customer service to insure proper plate and die ordering and master print card are secured on a timely basis.

Requirements

• Associate to four year degree with emphasis on computer aided design, CAD, and drafting, or applicable work experience.
• Competent computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in the corrugated packaging industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creating and developing quality package designs, specifications, and prototypes to assist Account Managers in sales promotions.
• Investigating and procuring all data required to develop the design.
• Discussing design projects with Sales representatives and selecting appropriate designs.
• Formulating and communicating ideas for new and/or improved designs by analyzing customer needs and production feasibility.
• Using computer aided design software to create samples and processing the sample on the cutting table.
• Assisting in the development of design specs by being knowledgeable of production machine capabilities.
• Assisting customer service to ensure proper plate and die ordering and master print card are secured on a timely basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree