CAD/Technical Designer
Location: Cambridgeshire
Salary: up to £40,000
Hours of work: Monday - Friday office hours
Are you an experienced Technical Designer with a background in carton packaging, repro or structural design?
Do you enjoy being the bridge between creative packaging design and real-world manufacturing?
We are working with a highly respected packaging manufacturer looking to strengthen their Technical Design team with the appointment of a technically strong and commercially aware Technical Designer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business where design genuinely influences production performance, customer satisfaction and innovation across multiple manufacturing sites.
Role
Working closely with Design, Repro and Production teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring packaging concepts are technically fit for manufacture whilst maintaining exceptional quality and efficiency standards.
This is a highly collaborative position where you'll be involved in everything from technical artwork profiles and tooling checks through to production layouts, VAVE projects and customer-facing support.
Key Responsibilities
* Creating Technical Design profiles for production including Braille, Emboss, Foil and Varnishes
* Supporting the Repro team from first stage artwork through to production
* Carrying out technical pre-flight checks on tooling requests
* Liaising with tooling manufacturers and suppliers
* Creating efficient production layouts across multiple manufacturing sites
* Supporting VAVE and continuous improvement projects
* Advising Structural Design teams on best manufacturing formats
* Ensuring all customer artwork conforms to technical specifications and “best in class” standards
* Supporting transition projects and new ways of working
What We’re Looking For
* Experience within carton packaging, print, repro or packaging manufacturing
* Strong Technical Design or Structural Design background
* Excellent working knowledge of Esko Artios CAD
* Understanding of packaging production processes and tooling
* Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
* Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
* Positive, proactive and collaborative approach
Why Apply?
* Join a well-established and growing packaging business
* Highly varied and technically interesting role
* Opportunity to influence production efficiency and packaging innovation
* Collaborative and supportive environment
* Genuine long-term career prospects
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