Structural Designer

The Royal Group, a subsidiary of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking Structural Designer to support our Cicero, IL facility. The Structural Designer is responsible for the design and development of protective packaging for a variety of industries and a range of packaging & shipping arenas while working to align customer priorities and production capabilities.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Design or choose packaging components that best satisfy customer needs.
• Develop understanding of structural properties of corrugated board & leverage that knowledge to create effective, cost-efficient packaging.
• Utilize 2D and 3D software to design prototypes & generate specs to be used in production.
• Collaborate and provide technical advice to Design, Sales, Customer Service & Production to fine-tune designs that will meet customer expectations that can be manufactured efficiently.
• Generate prototypes and samples for client approval. Run CAD table to cut, fold & glue requested samples.
• Specs out supplied samples for quoting.
• Help maintain a clean and well-stocked working environment.
• Review existing accounts to recommend improvements and improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, and working relationship with peers, management, customers, and other individuals that interact with this position.
• Ensure that all designs comply with relevant regulations and quality standards.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and sustainable packaging practices to incorporate innovative solutions into designs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Associate degree in design, packaging, engineering or related field; or combination of industry experience, education or training is fully qualifying.

PREFFERED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in design, packaging, engineering, or related field.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• CAD proficiency.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Excellent customer-service and problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple duties and assignments effectively and efficiently.
• 3D visualization, preferred.
• Working knowledge of structural principles & understanding, preferred.
• Proficient computer / communication skills, preferred.
• ArtiosCAD / CAPE, preferred.

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, THE ROYAL GROUP OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Quarterly attendance bonus.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• The Royal Group truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!