Packaging Professional Degree Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, You will assist in developing packaging concepts, creating prototypes, and collaborating with various teams, from concept to production, ensuring functionality, cost-efficiency and sustainability.

Assist in the design and development of corrugated packaging solutions for a variety of products. Work with the design team to create prototypes and samples. Produce physical samples of corrugated cardboard boxes and packaging designs based on blueprints, specifications, and customer requirements. Operate a digital CNC Cutter to create accurate samples. Inspect all samples for accuracy, durability, and compliance with client specifications. Test sample functionality, including strength, weight-bearing capacity, and structural integrity. Ensure the final samples meet design and functional criteria, including dimensions, strength, and aesthetics. Maintain detailed records of sample specifications, adjustments, and customer feedback. Ensure proper storage, tracking and dispatch of physical samples for future reference. Manage the sample board stock levels. Ensure machine operators have appropriate drawing files for each job. Reviewing and signing off on design drawings, verifying accuracy, functionality, and compliance with project requirements. Collaborate with production and engineering teams to understand project requirements, and ensure designs are manufacturable and meet quality standards. Gain an understanding of machines' capabilities to deliver value to the customer through efficiency and cost control. Learn to use CAD software and other design tools to create detailed technical drawings and 3D models for costing and customer approval. Gain a complete understanding of all raw materials available, their properties and best use. Learn and understand machine specifications to give the best routing for the projects. Liaise with tool manufacturers on new or replacement tooling. Liaise with suppliers to obtain costings for new projects. Support artwork process coordination with an external supplier. Contribute to research and development of sustainable packaging materials and techniques. Assist in preparing costings and proposals for clients and internal stakeholders. Participate in client meetings to discuss design requirements and present design concepts. Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and emerging technologies in packaging design.

Your job title does not limit your duties and the Company may require you from time to time to undertake any other duties within your capability.

Training:
You will be required to attend Sheffield Hallam University on a series of short study blocks.

Training Outcome:
After completion of the apprenticeship, you may have an opportunity to progress to either Senior Designer or Technical Sales Manager.

Employer Description:
We are the No. 1 company in Europe producing corrugated packaging, containerboard and ‘bag in box’, and we are the only Pan-American producer of containerboard and corrugated packaging. We offer an unrivalled portfolio of paper-packaging solutions, which we constantly update with new, market-leading innovations. This offering is made even stronger, with the benefits of our integration – with optimal paper design, logistics, our service timeline and the benefit of our plants sourcing material from our own paper mills.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative