product design Work, Jobs in taunton (with Salaries)

New Product Design Manager
Smurfit Westrock —Weston-super-Mare
- Full-time
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
5d
Creative Studio Manager
ADM —Lopen
- Hybrid work
- Management
Tool Shop Project Design Engineer
Wydale Plastics Ltd —Crewkerne
- £35,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
13d
Turbomachinery Design Engineer
SoftInWay Inc. —Weston-super-Mare
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- English
Graduate Manufacturing Engineer
Corza Medical —Taunton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- Microsoft Office
- Sick pay
Content Marketing Executive
Halco Products Ltd —Honiton
- £28,000 - £32,000 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- English
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
CRM Executive
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
15h
Package Engineer
Sir Robert McAlpine —Taunton
- Engineering
Solution Architect (Active SC Mandatory)
Scrumconnect Consulting —Taunton
- £80,000 - £90,000 a year
- Azure
- SQL
- APIs
1d
Garment Technologist
Refined Brands Ltd. —Chard
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- IT
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
5d
Data Analyst - Performance
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Azure
- SQL
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Web and Email Designer (12 month FTC)
Screwfix —Yeovil
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Solution Architect (Active SC Required)
Scrumconnect Consulting —Taunton
- £600 a day
- Azure
- SQL
- APIs
1d
Order Management & Purchasing Manager
TPP Retail Group —Weston-super-Mare
- £36,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Quick apply
13d
Package Manager - Fitout
Sir Robert McAlpine —Taunton
- Contracts
Software Engineer
SoftInWay Inc. —Weston-super-Mare
- Doctoral degree
- Computer Science
- CAD
- Profit sharing
- Flexible schedule
Post Cast Inspector
Doncasters —Chard
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Time management
Quick apply
Showroom Project Coordinator
B&Q —Yeovil
- £14.10 an hour
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Retail Sales Designer
Wren —Yeovil
- £26,440 - £50,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Sales
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Performance Excellence Manager
ADM —Lopen
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Communication skills

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New Product Design Manager

Smurfit Westrock -
Weston-super-Mare

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Job details

Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Project management
Communication skills

Full job description

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock!

Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we’re committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us

We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a New Product Development Manager to lead innovation, product development, and technical delivery at our Weston-super-Mare site. This role is central to driving customer-focused packaging solutions, supporting commercial growth, and delivering technically robust, operationally viable, and sustainable corrugated products.You will own the end-to-end new product development and introduction process – from early concept and customer engagement through to first production runs and post-launch optimisation. Working closely with Sales, Design, Operations, Supply Chain, and external partners, you will ensure new products meet customer requirements while supporting margin, efficiency, and continuous improvement objectives

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full New Product Development (NPD) lifecycle, ensuring robust governance from concept through to launch and scale-up.
Act as the technical interface for customers, providing expert support to Sales and Commercial teams to deliver compelling, value-led packaging solutions.
Translate customer specifications into manufacturable designs that meet production capabilities, cost targets, and quality standards.
Manage new business and innovation projects, supporting growth through differentiated packaging propositions.
Oversee first-off trials and production runs, ensuring smooth handover into operations and identifying opportunities for optimisation.
Drive margin enhancement and cost take-out initiatives through material optimisation, process improvement, and supplier collaboration.
Maintain and develop site-specific technical data, machine capabilities, and process limitations.
Lead engagement with graphics, stereo, ink, and tooling suppliers, ensuring quality, service, and cost performance through structured supplier management.
Support continuous improvement of site printing, die-cutting, and conversion capabilities in collaboration with Operations.
Provide technical input into paper grade selection and material performance using recognised tools and system data.
Ensure all NPD and technical activities comply with company Health, Safety, Quality, and Hygiene standards.
Set, track, and deliver departmental objectives aligned to site and divisional strategy.

About You

Experienced NPD or Technical Manager within a manufacturing or packaging environment (corrugated experience desirable).
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance customer requirements, operational capability, and margin delivery.
Confident leader with an approachable, collaborative style and the ability to influence across functions.
Highly organised with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Data-driven and solutions-focused, with a track record of delivering innovation and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

A highly visible role with real influence on product innovation and commercial success.
The opportunity to work closely with key customers on progressive, sustainable packaging solutions.
A collaborative site culture with strong links across commercial, operational, and technical teams.
Ongoing development opportunities within a market-leading packaging business.
Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme
24/7 confidential support for you and your family
Flexible working options and family-friendly policies

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together.

Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.

We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.

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product design jobs in taunton

New Product Design Manager

Creative Studio Manager

Tool Shop Project Design Engineer

Turbomachinery Design Engineer

Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

Content Marketing Executive

CRM Executive

Package Engineer

Solution Architect (Active SC Mandatory)

Garment Technologist

Data Analyst - Performance

Web and Email Designer (12 month FTC)

Solution Architect (Active SC Required)

Order Management & Purchasing Manager

Package Manager - Fitout

Software Engineer

Post Cast Inspector

Showroom Project Coordinator

Retail Sales Designer

Performance Excellence Manager

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