Product Development Specialist - Technical Innovation Platform (Food Contact & Primary Packaging)
DS Smith · Redditch, England, GB
The role is responsible for being the creative engine throughout the Design phase, generating world class ideas to improve and further develop the platform’s...
Job description
About the Role The role is responsible for being the creative engine throughout the Design phase, generating world class ideas to improve and further develop the platform’s portfolio of products in general and to fit specific customer needs. You will drive the transition from concepts (generated outside the platform) into tangible products & solutions, through to pilot. You will execute the design work to optimise and extend the platform product portfolio, explore new material and structural design combinations to further enhance or optimise the portfolio, and engage with the sub-regional D&I Network on Design and Innovation Sprints. Key Responsibilities: Drive general and specific customer product development of food contact and primary packaging concepts owned by the platform to commercially viable products that support customer needs, required functionality, manufacturing feasibility and regulatory compliance by examine challenges and desired outcomes Work in close collaboration with the selected site(s) to generate required specifications and drawings ready for production for the initial pilots Create 2D and 3D design structures & specify manufacturing requirements Provide worl...