Structural Designer - West Chester, OH
Structural Designer - West Chester, OH 9245 Meridian WayWest Chester, Ohio, 45069United States Structural Designer - West Chester, OHThe opportunity:
As a Structural Designer, you will develop innovative, cost effective and structurally sound merchandising and retail solutions.
As a Structural Designer, you will gather project data from WestRock sales and project managers, create dies in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit and incorporate customer feedback and create prototypes for customer approval.
How you will impact WestRock:
Intake customer project requests from customers and internal account representatives, confirm all critical information and evaluate requests to ensure profitable fit and operational efficiency for WestRock and the customer.
Identify the necessary materials and manufacturing processes for the project and provide alternatives as appropriate.
Convey concepts with quick sketches, photos and CAD visualization.
Produce samples and mock-ups using various structural design techniques and skills including drafting (2D/3D), foam core modeling and knife tools and cutting tables.
Provide ongoing project support and answer all the customer's questions related to the project's structural design, set up, structural integrity, etc.
Present project overview for production assembly teams and managers to provide insight into the components of the project from the designer's perspective.
Collaborate with customers, sales managers, project managers, graphic designers, design managers and engineers to determine the best structural design and development approach.
Develop presentation material and assist with the presentation of abstract ideas for formal presentations in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small and large groups to include peers, supervisors and clients) in partnership with creative counterparts.
Create promotional materials and develop Bill of Material, Specifications and Palletization as necessary.
Work collaboratively with Design Manager, sales personnel and other designers and offices to develop customer programs.
Interact with Account Executives and others, including customers, to ascertain design needs and creative objectivesProvide coaching and training to designer peers to build capability.
Onboard and train new design team members to ensure peers are effectively using WestRock systems/tools, and supporting customer needs.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design or other programs with emphasis on 3D development.
Familiarity with retailer specifications, print production and manufacturing process.
Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in packaging and design, industrial design, engineering or point of purchase display.
Expertise with equipment and tools within a fabrication shop including digital printers, CAD table, laminators and mounting substrates.
Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Creative thinking and ability to convey abstract ideas/concepts verbally or with quick sketches.
Demonstrated experience with design software including enterprise Computer Assisted Design (i.
e.
, ESKO) and 3D software (i.
e.
, Strata 3D Studio Mac, Adobe, Microsoft office).
Demonstrated ability to drive projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Salary:
$8.
92 - $13.
00.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
As a Structural Designer, you will develop innovative, cost effective and structurally sound merchandising and retail solutions.
As a Structural Designer, you will gather project data from WestRock sales and project managers, create dies in the Computer Assisted Design (CAD) program, solicit and incorporate customer feedback and create prototypes for customer approval.
How you will impact WestRock:
Intake customer project requests from customers and internal account representatives, confirm all critical information and evaluate requests to ensure profitable fit and operational efficiency for WestRock and the customer.
Identify the necessary materials and manufacturing processes for the project and provide alternatives as appropriate.
Convey concepts with quick sketches, photos and CAD visualization.
Produce samples and mock-ups using various structural design techniques and skills including drafting (2D/3D), foam core modeling and knife tools and cutting tables.
Provide ongoing project support and answer all the customer's questions related to the project's structural design, set up, structural integrity, etc.
Present project overview for production assembly teams and managers to provide insight into the components of the project from the designer's perspective.
Collaborate with customers, sales managers, project managers, graphic designers, design managers and engineers to determine the best structural design and development approach.
Develop presentation material and assist with the presentation of abstract ideas for formal presentations in a variety of settings (one-on-one, small and large groups to include peers, supervisors and clients) in partnership with creative counterparts.
Create promotional materials and develop Bill of Material, Specifications and Palletization as necessary.
Work collaboratively with Design Manager, sales personnel and other designers and offices to develop customer programs.
Interact with Account Executives and others, including customers, to ascertain design needs and creative objectivesProvide coaching and training to designer peers to build capability.
Onboard and train new design team members to ensure peers are effectively using WestRock systems/tools, and supporting customer needs.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Packaging Design or other programs with emphasis on 3D development.
Familiarity with retailer specifications, print production and manufacturing process.
Must have 3 to 5 years of experience in packaging and design, industrial design, engineering or point of purchase display.
Expertise with equipment and tools within a fabrication shop including digital printers, CAD table, laminators and mounting substrates.
Proven track record of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Creative thinking and ability to convey abstract ideas/concepts verbally or with quick sketches.
Demonstrated experience with design software including enterprise Computer Assisted Design (i.
e.
, ESKO) and 3D software (i.
e.
, Strata 3D Studio Mac, Adobe, Microsoft office).
Demonstrated ability to drive projects in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.
What we offer:
Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence.
Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential.
A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
WestRock Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce:
Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Salary:
$8.
92 - $13.
00.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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