Structural Designer
The Royal Group , a subsidiary of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking Structural Designer to support our Cicero, IL facility.
The Structural Designer is responsible for the design and development of protective packaging for a variety of industries and a range of packaging & shipping arenas while working to align customer priorities and production capabilities.
The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION :
- Design or choose packaging components that best satisfy customer needs.
- Develop understanding of structural properties of corrugated board & leverage that knowledge to create effective, cost-efficient packaging.
- Utilize 2D and 3D software to design prototypes & generate specs to be used in production.
- Collaborate and provide technical advice to Design, Sales, Customer Service & Production to fine-tune designs that will meet customer expectations that can be manufactured efficiently.
- Generate prototypes and samples for client approval. Run CAD table to cut, fold & glue requested samples.
- Specs out supplied samples for quoting.
- Help maintain a clean and well-stocked working environment.
- Review existing accounts to recommend improvements and improve customer satisfaction.
- Maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, and working relationship with peers, management, customers, and other individuals that interact with this position.
- Ensure that all designs comply with relevant regulations and quality standards.
- Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable packaging practices to incorporate innovative solutions into designs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Associate degree in design, packaging, engineering or related field; or combination of industry experience, education or training is fully qualifying.
PREFFERED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
Bachelor’s degree in design, packaging, engineering, or related field.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES :
- CAD proficiency.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Excellent customer-service and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple duties and assignments effectively and efficiently.
- 3D visualization, preferred.
- Working knowledge of structural principles & understanding, preferred.
- Proficient computer / communication skills, preferred.
- ArtiosCAD / CAPE, preferred.
AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS :
- Year-round employment for job stability.
- Quarterly attendance bonus.
- Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
- Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
- A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
- A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
- The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.