Manufacturing Designer

at Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Manufacturing Designer

Requisition ID: 5031

Location:

Elk Grove Village, IL, US, 60007

Department: Research & Development

Travel: Up to 25%

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

Scope

We have an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated self-starter for the position of Manufacturing Designer. This position requires hands-on Manufacturing Design process execution (Layout, Programming, and Tooling Ordering) in a team-based environment. This position’s responsibilities include effectively and efficiently meeting and managing all timelines, provide gold star service to ensure internal and external customer needs, expectations, and requirements are fully supported; as well as confronting complex processes and technical challenges requiring direct involvement, understanding, and support to reach resolution. Ideally the postion will be located within a GPI Manufacturing facility in the Mid-West area of the U.S, or other U.S. based GPI manufacturing facilities.

Mission

The mission of the Innovation and Design (I&D) organization is to bring forth new packaging solutions through creative structural and manufacturing design, working collaboratively with our internal graphic designers, machinery and systems engineers, business development team members, market and product managers, manufacturing and quality assurance personnel, key supplier partners and ultimately interfacing with customers to understand their unmet needs, consumer unmet needs, and marketing objectives.

The Manufacturing Design (MD) team, within Innovation and Design, is responsible for translating final paperboard carton specifications into production-ready cutting tooling used by GPI converting facilities to produce finished paperboard cartons that meet customer needs, expectations, and requirements. The translation of specifications into tooling encompasses Layout, Programming, and Tooling Ordering processes and procedures utilizing both ArtiosCAD and SAP software applications.

Main Responsibilities

Manufacturing Design and Software use:

+ Actively monitor, maintain, and control work schedule and back-log (Layout Requests, Programming, Tooling Requests, etc.)

+ Full understanding and utilization of the Artios CAD system to execute Manufacturing Design tasks to required specifications for plants assigned (die layouts, die design, programming of phenolics and steel counters, etc.)

+ Fully apply all GPI plant specifications during Tooling Design process for responsible plants

+ Support and resolve carton structure design and production tooling-related issues and inquiries involving both external and internal resources

+ Uses 2D and 3D conceptualization techniques

Tooling Ordering

+ Quote all tooling, order tooling and support the plant in tooling purchases accurately and efficiently

+ Review tooling orders and necessity based on tooling library and provide cost savings solutions

+ Assist the plants in maintaining their tooling budgets

Teamwork and Coordination of Tooling

+ Effectively interface and interact with internal customers, stakeholders, peers, and co-workers to resolve issues in a timely fashion

+ Complete Tooling Design projects while fully coordinating with sales, customer service, structural design, capacity planning, graphics, and carton converting groups as required

+ Assist in the coordination of tooling for R&D Trials at MTO and Plants (design and purchase)

+ Function as an effective global leader and focal point for tooling design-related detail and general communication. Produce materials to support the communication process when required.

+ In-depth interaction with plant representatives during the tooling design and order process.

Continuous Improvement and Project Management

+ Identify and help develop Continuous Improvement initiatives

+ Drive the development and modification of manufacturing design standards, tools, processes and training materials

+ Assist in the development & apply manufacturing design related documentation, process detail, specifications, and intellectual property protection processes

+ Actively participate in, and contribute to, local Culture Development ideas, initiatives, and activities

+ Search out and implement cost saving initiatives

Technical Skills

+ Must be certified in all three processes – Layout, Programing, and Tooling Ordering

+ Fully understand and provide expertise to internal customers on all tooling types and uses

Skill Development and Learning

+ Actively participate in employee certification and re-certification activities

+ Train & mentor less experienced designers in manufacturing design disciplines and procedures

+ Others, as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

Required

+ Dynamic, flexible, and personable team player with the ability to participate in team activities to achieve desired results

+ Effective time management and project management skills

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and meet short deadlines

+ Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization

+ Ability to work independently while supporting team goals and objectives

+ Ability to apply initiative and exercise good judgment when making timely decisions based on data, facts, and experience

+ Demonstrated technical and analytical skills

+ Strong visual (2D and 3D) skills, communications, conceptual skills, attention to detail, design sensitivity as well as mechanical aptitude.

+ Highly detail-oriented and focused

+ Solid math skills

+ High Proficiency with computer systems: MS-Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

+ High School Diploma or GED

Highly preferred

+ College degree or equivalent professional experience

+ High-level of mechanical knowledge and aptitude for die cutting, production tooling design, finishing processes, and graphics layout

+ Prior demonstrated experience (2-5 years) within the paperboard carton industry

+ Working knowledge of paperboard substrates

+ Working knowledge of carton structural design

+ Working knowledge of tooling design

+ Working knowledge of cutting equipment

+ Prior experience with ArtiosCAD and SAP

+ Any level of LEAN / Six Sigma education and experience

Pay Range: $55,770.00 – $69,740.00

**Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender