Are you an experienced Structural Packaging Designer with a strong understanding of corrugated packaging, manufacturing processes and design optimisation? VPK Packaging UK and Ireland is looking for a talented and technically minded Design for Manufacture Specialist to join our Design team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in developing innovative, practical and commercially viable packaging solutions for our customers, ensuring designs not only meet customer requirements but are also optimised for efficient manufacturing. Working closely with our Design, Commercial and Operations teams, you will take ownership of structural packaging designs from initial customer brief through to production readiness. What You''ll Be Doing Creating innovative, fit-for-purpose structural packaging designs using ArtiosCAD, ensuring they meet customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities. Working closely with Key Account Managers, New Product Development and Operations teams to understand customer requirements and develop effective packaging solutions. Producing accurate CAD drawings, keylines and technical specifications. Assessing materials, packaging performance and manufacturing requirements to ensure designs are both practical and commercially viable. Carrying out deckle calculations and reviewing machine capabilities to optimise production efficiency and minimise waste. Supporting the development and production of packaging samples, ensuring customer ..... full job details .....