Package Designer jobs in Akron, OH

Reports To: This person reports to the Senior Designer.

Purpose

The purpose of the job is to create packaging designs that are desirable and meet the needs of the customer, while simultaneously following a design process that supports efficiency and quality in the production of products._ This is NOT a graphic design position, but rather a job where designs that are created or restructured will be produced as foam packaging._

Essential Functions:

Create new product designs based on customer needs utilizing design request forms, customer renderings, or through strategic brainstorming, up to and including level 2 difficulty.

Create CAD drawings based on internal or external designs, or samples provided.

Fabricate product samples that support the needs of the customer and the needs of the sales staff, and are approved by a supervisor.

Be available to assist sales representatives on customer calls in the field, when requested.

Create jigs, fixtures, CNC instructions and Assembly Drawings for Production department that maximize quality and provide guidance for assembly and fabrication.

Assist with maintenance of the CAD table per a preventative maintenance schedule and maintain a central drawing library that organizes drawings, making them easily retrievable.

Create/specify tooling layouts. Check-in new tooling and release to production.

Be available to complete short run production orders.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep a clean and organized workspace.
• Maintain a proper inventory of CAD supplies.
• Be available for training.

Qualifications / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Proficient in CAD design software (Artios CAD preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in packaging design preferred.
• Proficient in the use of a CAD table for prototype production (Kongsberg table preferred).
• Experience with other forms of CAD such as Autocad, Solidworks will be considered

Background/Training/Skills/Experience

• Analyzing Problems
• Assembling Apparatus
• Being Thorough and Checking for Accuracy
• Skillfully Applying Professional Knowledge

Physical/Environmental Demands

· Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and handle awkwardly sized raw materials.

·Work in a warehouse environment with temperature range of 60 degrees to 100 degrees.

We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our dynamic team and contribute your creative skills to our growing organization.

Apply now to be part of our talented design team!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person