Structural Designer

Reports to: Design Manager • Location: San Antonio, Texas • Full Time, Salary Exempt

Perks & Benefits

• Eligible for insurance benefits within 1 month
• 401(k) with partial match at 3 months
• Paid vacation days at 6 months
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

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 prototypes, 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s Degree preferred or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience)
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.)

Skills

Language Skills

• 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

Reasoning Ability

• 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

Physical Demands

• 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 with hot and cold temperatures)
• Must successfully pass Company pre-employment screening