Structural Designer

International Paper•Aurora, IL

5h•$78,100 - $86,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Designer develops corrugated retail displays, packaging, and merchandising solutions using Artios CAD design software. The role creates innovative structural designs that meet customer expectations, product protection, retail compliance, and supply chain requirements, and produces prototypes, samples, engineering drawings, and specifications for customer review and approval. Designs are optimized for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, transportation, and cost performance. The designer works with Sales, Account Managers, and customers to understand project objectives and requirements; manages multiple projects while meeting deadlines and business priorities; and supports continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve design performance, manufacturing efficiency, and customer value. The role also stays informed about retail display trends, packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 years of structural packaging and/or retail display design experience.
Experience designing corrugated packaging, retail displays, POP/POS merchandising solutions, or related products.
Basic knowledge of retailer specifications.
Proficiency with ArtiosCAD, TOPs or CAPE, and familiarity with ISTA testing and procedures.
Strong understanding of corrugated manufacturing processes and converting capabilities.
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Customer Focus
Innovation and Creativity
Technical Expertise
Project Management
Collaboration and Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Continuous Improvement Mindset
Effective Communication

Responsibilities

Design corrugated retail displays, packaging, and merchandising solutions using Artios CAD design software.
Develop structural designs that meet customer expectations, product protection, retail compliance, and supply chain requirements.
Create prototypes, samples, engineering drawings, and specifications for customer review and approval.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly efficiency, transportation, and cost performance.
Partner with Sales, Account Managers, and customers to understand project objectives and design requirements.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business priorities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve design performance, manufacturing efficiency, and customer value.
Stay informed about emerging retail display trends, packaging technologies, materials, and sustainability initiatives.