Packaging Design Associate

International Paper • Arden Hills, MN

438d • $55,500 - $74,000

About The Position

The Packaging Design Associate role is a developmental position focused on providing innovative packaging solutions within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will receive training in corrugated structural design and will work closely with design teams to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity. This position requires geographic flexibility and offers opportunities for relocation across various locations in the United States.

Requirements

• Passion for a career in corrugated packaging and packaging design.
• Experience or coursework demonstrating knowledge of the packaging industry is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in packaging or mechanical engineering.
• Geographic flexibility is required.
• Competence in using CAD, Project Management, and Microsoft Office software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for effective working relationships.
• Ability to manage customer design needs and technical projects.
• Mechanically competent.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the packaging industry or related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Provide design solutions and services to the Value Added Services design teams.
• Influence the company's ability to provide innovative solutions to customers.
• Follow the Design Associate curriculum with guidance from a mentor.
• Provide prototypes to customers, plants, and sales for solution acceptance.
• Utilize Impact CAD software to develop structural solutions.
• Maintain and organize the design lab and manage sample stock inventory.
• Contribute design ideas and solutions to the commercial organization and customers.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by practicing safety guidelines.
• Optimize fiber utilization by understanding board characteristics and customer needs.
• Balance expectations of internal and external customers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees