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.
30+ days ago