About this role
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>DIVISION:</strong> Consumer Packaging International</span><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>FUNCTION: </strong>Research & Development CPI</span><br><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>JOB TITLE: </strong>R&D Product Designer</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>REPORTING TO:</strong> Development or Expert Center Manager or Advance Innovation Manager</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>LOCATION:</strong> Norwich, UK- Onsite</span></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Scope: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The R&D Product Designer role is responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing new products that align with our company’s strategic goals. This position requires a blend of creative design skills, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of market trends to bring innovative products to life.<strong> </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the team: </strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The R&D Innovation & Sustainability team within the division of CPI is composed of experienced professionals dedicated to advancing the company´s innovation and sustainability goals. With allocations in multiple geographies having expertise across Healthcare, Homecare, Food, Beverage, Beauty and Wellness; with focus on:</span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:left" start="1" type="1"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Sustainability</strong>: Implement and scale sustainable business practices across operations and value chain, focusing on reducing environmental impact while maximizing circularity and enhancing value creation.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Product Innovation:</strong> Creating new and improved packaging designs that meet the evolving needs of customers across various industries.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Cost Innovation</strong>: Value creation by reducing the costs associated with producing or delivering a product or service, while maintaining or improving its quality and performance.</span></li> </ol> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key Function Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:left" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Generate innovative product concepts based on market research, customer feedback, and emerging trends.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Create detailed design specifications, sketches, and prototypes using CAD software and other design tools.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Work closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, marketing, and manufacturing to ensure design feasibility and alignment with business objectives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Conduct product testing and iterate designs based on feedback and performance data.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and materials to continuously bring fresh ideas to the table to be presented to the R&D Expert Centers team on a quarterly basis.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain comprehensive documentation of design processes, specifications, and project progress.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Key performance indicators:</strong></span></p> <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;text-align:left" start="1" type="1"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Tracks the number of innovative product ideas generated within a specific period.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Measures the time taken to move from concept to prototype, indicating efficiency in the design process.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Measure the percentage of prototypes that successfully pass testing phases and move to the next stage of development.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Evaluates the financial return generated from new products relative to the investment made in their development.</span></li> </ol> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Engineering, or a related field.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of 3 years of experience in product design and development, preferably in an R&D environment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, KeyShot, etc).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to think creatively and innovatively.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong communication and teamwork skills.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;text-align:left"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Project management experience is a plus.</span></li> </ul>