Structural Designer

Allied Printing Services Inc. · Manchester, CT · 3 wk ago

On-siteEngineeringFull-time

About the role

A great start to a printing career! Are you a structural design expert who understands how creativity, engineering, and print production come together? We’re looking for a highly skilled Structural Designer with deep experience in the printing, packaging, corrugated, folding carton, and POP display industry to create innovative structural solutions that perform flawlessly from concept through production.

Responsibilities

Design structural packaging, POP displays, folding cartons, and specialty print solutions from concept to production
Create production-ready CAD files, dielines, folding patterns, and assembly structures using industry-standard software
Collaborate closely with graphic designers, prepress, sales, estimating, and production teams to ensure seamless execution
Engineer packaging solutions that balance structural integrity, visual impact, manufacturability, and cost efficiency
Develop white samples, mock-ups, and production prototypes using flatbed sample tables and cutting systems
Optimize material usage, substrate selection, and load-bearing performance for shipping and retail environments
Ensure graphics align accurately with folds, scores, glue areas, and finishing specifications
Troubleshoot structural and production issues during prototyping and manufacturing stages

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
3+ years of structural design experience in the printing, packaging, corrugated, or POP display industry
Advanced proficiency in: ArtiosCAD, Impact CAD, Kasemake, Adobe Illustrator, Esko DeskPack or similar packaging workflow tools
Hands-on experience operating CAM sample tables such as: Kongsberg, Zünd, Strong understanding of: Folding carton construction, Corrugated engineering, Packaging weight distribution, Structural load-bearing calculations, Retail display assembly
Experience creating prototypes, white samples, and production-ready packaging solutions
Knowledge of print production processes, finishing methods, die-cutting, gluing, and converting
Strong communication and collaboration skills across creative and production teams

Qualifications

Experience in the following fields encouraged to apply: Structural Packaging Design, POP Display Design, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical or Materials Engineering, Retail Display Manufacturing, Dimensional Print Marketing

Skills

Sitting 70%
Walking 10%
Standing 20%
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of samples, packaging materials, and prototypes weighing up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability
401(k)
401(k) match
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits: Critical, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick, Holiday, 2nd (12%) & 3rd (15%) shift differentials
Paid Weekly
Growth Opportunities
Employee Referral Bonus
Work-Life Balance
Great Company Culture

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

1st shift 8:00am-4:00pm

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a supportive team that values innovation, teamwork, and growth. We’re proud of our history but even more excited about the future — and we’re looking for motivated people like you to help us get there. If you meet our minimum qualifications and are eager to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment, we invite you to become part of our team. This is an excellent opportunity to build your career with a company that combines decades of expertise with a commitment to innovation and exceptional service.