Are you an experienced Structural Packaging Designer with a strong understanding of corrugated packaging, manufacturing processes and design optimisation? VPK Packaging UK & Ireland is looking for a talented and technically minded Design for Manufacture Specialist to join our Design team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative, practical and commercially viable packaging solutions for our customers, ensuring designs not only meet customer requirements but are also optimised for efficient manufacturing. Working closely with our Design, Commercial and Operations teams, you will take ownership of structural packaging designs from initial customer brief through to production readiness. What You'll Be Doing * Creating innovative, fit-for-purpose structural packaging designs using ArtiosCAD, ensuring they meet customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities. * Working closely with Key Account Managers, New Product Development and Operations teams to understand customer requirements and develop effective packaging solutions. * Producing accurate CAD drawings, keylines and technical specifications. * Assessing materials, packaging performance and manufacturing requirements to ensure designs are both practical and commercially viable. * Carrying out deckle calculations and reviewing machine capabilities to optimise production efficiency and minimise waste. * Supporting the development and production of packaging samples, ensuring customer deadlines are achieved. * Collaborating with manufacturing teams to establish the most efficient machine routings and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. * Creating tooling files, ordering die-cut tooling and coordinating with external suppliers to ensure timely delivery. * Maintaining accurate product configurations, technical specifications and routing information within SAP and ArtiosCAD. * Supporting customer visits, packaging trials and technical discussions where required. * Identifying opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs and enhance product margins. What We're Looking For We're looking for someone with a strong technical understanding of corrugated packaging design and manufacturing who enjoys solving problems and working collaboratively to deliver the best possible solutions. Ideally, you'll have: * Previous experience in structural packaging design, design for manufacture or a similar technical role within the corrugated packaging industry. * Strong working knowledge of ArtiosCAD. * A good understanding of FEFCO packaging styles, board grades, material compositions and manufacturing processes. * Experience interpreting structural drawings, artwork and technical specifications. * An understanding of machine routings, manufacturing limitations and production optimisation. * Experience using SAP or a similar business management system. * Familiarity with Kongsberg cutting tables and associated software. * Knowledge of palletisation software and packaging optimisation techniques. * Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. * Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Most importantly, you'll be proactive, commercially aware and passionate about developing packaging solutions that work for both the customer and the manufacturing environment. Why Join VPK? VPK is an established and respected packaging manufacturer, providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers across a wide range of industries. You'll be joining a collaborative team where your technical expertise will make a genuine difference, with opportunities to contribute to product innovation, manufacturing efficiency and continuous improvement. If you're an experienced packaging design professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you
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