Apprentice Designer
Smurfit Westrock
Diss, IP21 4QH
Job Description
Are you creative, hard working and eager to build a long-term career in a modern, fast‑paced manufacturing environment? We’re looking for a motivated Design Apprentice to join our Design Team at SW Diss (located in Pulham St Mary).
The Role
This apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in corrugated packaging design. As our Design Apprentice, you will support the Design Team by undertaking a range of routine tasks as well as undertaking a BSc (Hons) in Packaging Design and Technology through Sheffield Hallum University. You will apply the skills and knowledge developed throughout the apprenticeship programme under appropriate supervision and as the apprenticeship progresses, take on a wider variety of tasks. This is a hands on role where you will be learning at the same time as carrying out a variety of tasks associated with the design of corrugated packaging.
This role is physically demanding, requiring the moving, cutting and packing for shipment of materials on a daily basis.
As an apprentice, you'll assist in developing packaging concepts, creating prototypes, and collaborating with various teams from concept to production, ensuring functionality, cost-efficiency, and sustainability.
Main Duties
Design & Development: Assist in designing and developing corrugated packaging solutions for a variety of products.
Prototyping: Work with the design team to create prototypes and samples, operate a digital CNC Cutter, and ensure all samples meet design and functional criteria.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed records of sample specifications, adjustments, and customer feedback. Ensure proper storage, tracking, and dispatch of physical samples.
Collaboration: Work with production and engineering teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards.
Learning & Development: Gain an understanding of machine capabilities, learn to use CAD software, and understand the properties and best uses of raw materials.
Supplier Liaison: Liaise with tool manufacturers and suppliers to obtain costings for new projects and support the artwork process coordination.
Research & Development: Contribute to the research and development of sustainable packaging materials and techniques.
Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings to discuss design requirements and present design concepts.
Other Role Requirements
Due to the location of the role, it is likely that this would primarily appeal to those with access to their own transport as public transport links are minimal. The successful applicant will also need to have the flexibility to travel to attend studies and occasionally visit customers.
Salary
25600
Attendance
On site at IP21 4QH
Hours
37.5
How to apply
https://smurfitkappa.talosats-careers.com/job/906403
Special requirements
Public transport links are minimal and therefore this role is likely to appeal to those who have access to their own transport.