Packaging CAD Technologist

Packaging CAD Technologist
You may know McCormick as a global leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments — but we are also home to a team of packaging professionals dedicated to delivering consumer-preferred, sustainable, and commercially optimized packaging solutions.
The Packaging CAD Technologist is a critical technical specialist within the North America Packaging R&D team. This role is responsible for translating packaging engineering requirements into precise, manufacturing-ready CAD technical drawings and Graphic Die-lines (GDLs).
This role combines CAD expertise, packaging technical knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure packaging technical drawing data is accurate and operationally ready. This directly enables speed-to-market and operational excellence across our North American portfolio.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Packaging Technical drawing & Graphics Dielines
Own the end-to-end lifecycle of packaging technical drawings and GDLs, including creation, revision, validation, release, and obsoletion.
Develop manufacturing-ready CAD files based on inputs from Packaging Engineers, suppliers, and third-party CAD.
Apply standardized templates, naming conventions, and revision control processes in accordance with data governance standards.
Maintain a controlled repository of approved technical drawings and manage version control with high data integrity.
File Sharing and Upload
sProvide GDL files for internal or external use as needed
.Execute accurate and timely GDL uploads within the BLUE system workflow
.Support commercialization timelines by ensuring timely and accurate uploads of the requested files
.Process Excellence & Continuous Improvemen
tApply disciplined change control management to all drawing revisions
.Continuously improve work instructions, SOPs, and CAD standards to increase efficiency and reduce errors
.Identify workflow bottlenecks and recommend automation or standardization opportunities
.Support onboarding and technical training for new team members on CAD standards, drawing best practices, and system workflows
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Candidate Profi
leEducation & Experien
ceBachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, or related disciplin
e.Minimum 5 years of experience in food or CPG packaging environme
ntMinimum 5 years of experience in developing CAD technical drawings using AutoCAD and ArtiosCAD in a CPG manufacturing-driven environmen
t.Experience with Data Governance, BLUE workflows, or structured specification systems highly desirabl
e.Technical Skil
lsAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD and ArtiosCAD, including template management, layer control, parametric structures, and revision workflow
s.Strong working knowledge of packaging materials (corrugate, folding carton, flexible packaging, rigid containers, labels) and associated converting/manufacturing and printing processes. (Conversion in our own facilit
y)Understanding of packaging tolerances, die-cutting, print registration, sealing technologies, and production constraint
s.Experience with change control management and technical documentation standard
s.High level of data accuracy discipline and file management rigo
r.
Professional Competenc
iesExceptional attention to detail with demonstrated technical accuracy. (concept to deal with not fully detailed or vague informati
on)Strong analytical problem-solving capability with a systems-oriented minds
et.Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within defined commercialization timelin
es.Effective cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, graphics, regulatory, and operations stakeholde
rs.Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills (English requir
ed)

Work arrangement
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