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Landsberg Orora started in 1947, with the philosophy that everything begins and ends with the customer. Today, with locations across North America, Europe and Asia, Landsberg Orora is a market leader in designing custom packaging solutions and supplying a broad range of commodity packaging and stock packaging for our global customers. At Landsberg Orora, we take pride in powering innovations in packaging while ensuring sustainability is fundamental to everything we do. We believe our packaging touches lives and together, we, together as a team, deliver on the promise of what’s inside.

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and creative Structural Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have expertise designing custom packaging solutions for both retail and industrial applications in a variety of substrates: primarily corrugated, folding carton and fabricated foam. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, procurement, and manufacturing to create functional cost-effective solutions that enhance the customer experience and drive sales.

Location: Cranbury, NJ

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Design & Development:
  • Develop and design packaging solutions involving multiple substrates, utilizing solid model inputs or physical product.
  • Collaborate with suppliers- provide direction and outsource designs outside area of expertise if necessary and procure prototypes not produced in house.
  • Create structural designs that are aesthetically appealing, functional, and capable of withstanding handling and transportation.
  • Utilize CAD software (e.g, ArtiosCAD, SolidWorks) to create detailed specifications, assembly drawings and prototypes for client approval.
  • Document approved designs in accordance with company standards and on customer specified templates as required.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  • Work closely with the sales team and clients to ensure designs meet objectives.
  • Coordinate with production and manufacturing partners to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet cost, machine and material constraints.
  • Communicate design concepts and technical specifications to clients, using 3D tools such as ArtiosCAD 3D and Solidworks, and/or hand sketches as appropriate.
• Prototyping & Testing:
  • Create prototypes of designs and conduct testing to evaluate strength and durability.
  • Revise designs based on client feedback or testing results to optimize functionality and efficiency.
• Material Selection & Cost Optimization:
  • Research and recommend appropriate materials for each solution, balancing performance and cost.
  • Optimize designs for material efficiency and cost-effectiveness without sacrificing quality or functionality.
• Project Management:
  • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously, ensuring all deadlines are met and client expectations are exceeded.
  • Prepare and present design proposals.
• Quality Control:
  • Ensure all designs meet industry standards, compliance regulations, and safety guidelines.
  • Work with manufacturing and quality control teams to ensure the final product matches design specifications.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Minimum: Two year (A.A.) or equivalent technical degree OR min 5yrs experience working as a structural packaging designer for a packaging distributor or manufacturer.
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study (ie. Structural Packaging Design, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience:
  • Minimum 5 yrs experience in structural design (5+yrs preferred).
  • Hands on experience designing with CAD software, such as ArtiosCAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar tools.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to work well in a collaborative, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Additional Skills (Preferred):
  • ArtiosCAD Enterprise & Webcenter experience.
  • 3D rendering/visualization software (Esko Studio, Strata 3D, Keyshot etc).
  • Experience operating/troubleshooting CNC equipment (ie. Kongsberg cutting tables).
  • Knowledge of sustainability practices in packaging.
  • Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Understanding of packaging dynamics, ie. cushion curves, and ISTA/ASTM test procedures.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects: Work on exciting, creative, and impactful projects that shape the future of custom packaging solutions for some of the largest clients in the nation.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a collaborative team where your ideas are valued and implemented.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.

If you're passionate about innovation, and creating impactful design solutions, we'd love to hear from you!

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume, a cover letter and portfolio (if available) outlining your experience.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse organization.