Cluster Design & Innovation Manager Job at DS Smith (Hinckley)

Engineer - Project Architect

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic degree in engineering or Architecture
Minimum 12 years of experience working with engineering/architectural design in construction phase preferably overseeing the site construction activities
Experience in commercial building project (retail domain would be an added advantage)
Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control and close a construction project
Design management: Knowledge on setting up, organisation, management and follow-up the design of Ingka Properties throughout the project development
Technical Due Diligence: Knowledge of Due Diligence methods and tools on technical evaluation, cost evaluation and risk assessment
Sustainable construction and building performance: Knowledge of principles of energy, water, emissions and waste management in a construction project in order to keep the environmental impact to a minimum
included the knowledge of ,LEED materials and life cycle cost evaluation
Construction materials and engineering solutions: Knowledge of different construction materials and engineering solutions, suitability in accordance with cost, functionality, durability and otherwise pros and cons
Software relevant for Construction: Knowledge of tools for , )document management system (e.g. BIM360, Aconoex, Asite), design management (e.g. AutoCad for 2D or Revit, Navisworks for 3D,), and other common software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)

Job Responsibility

Provide technical know-how based on current Ingka standards and national best practice to deliver safe, compliant, sustainable and innovative property solutions
Lead the development in the Cluster on how to engage with designers in order to continuously find cost efficient and innovative design processes by optimizing the delivery of our partners and stakeholder’s competence and knowledge into the project design
Work and engage closely with Construction Manager and Construction Project Managers to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction
Lead and coordinate all Engineering work developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with internal and external stakeholders, including supporting the projects within the current key competence areas: Structural and Architectural Design, Fire and Risk Engineering, HVAC Systems and Energy Modelling, Electrical Systems, LCC & LCA calculations, Technical Solutions and Innovations for PPP & BREEAM, Design Management: Procurement, Development and Coordination
Support Construction colleagues in regards of technical/engineering/architectural aspects
Co-ordinate and maintain the cluster knowledge-based regarding Ingka requirements and local/national code requirements relating to the design and construction of Ingka buildings
Maintain and secure up-to-date awareness and understanding of all frameworks, guidelines and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate, and ensure these are communicated to Construction Project Managers and external partners as needed
Provide support to the project development phase in terms of engineering and architectural matters
Evaluate the technical aspects of new construction techniques and follow the national development in the field of construction engineering Cooperate with the Facility Management team in the cluster to develop best practice, obtain feedback, and increase the technical knowledge of FM co-workers
Support Construction Project Managers in the work to: Clarify all Ingka requirements, standards and guidelines, Selection process of external consultants, Detailed architectural and engineering design, Negotiate alternative technical solutions during the tender phase of IKEA projects

Fulltime

Cluster Design & Innovation Manager

Are you a driven leader passionate about packaging innovation and design excelle...

Location

United Kingdom , Hinckley

Salary:

Not provided

DS Smith

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong people leadership and coaching abilities
Experience managing innovation/design teams in a manufacturing or packaging environment
Change management skills – able to challenge, improve, and drive transformation
Commercial acumen with a creative edge – understands how design impacts value
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly organised, strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
A curious mindset – someone who asks “why” and digs deep for the best solutions
Willingness to travel up to 50% of working hours across sites
Fluent English required (additional European language desirable)

Job Responsibility

Lead the design and innovation strategy within the cluster, ensuring alignment with our wider Division and Country objectives
Manage the PackRight Centre and a talented team of packaging designers, fostering innovation and ensuring high-quality, efficient solutions
Drive consistency in design tools, services, KPIs, and reporting, and promote a unified approach to innovation delivery
Champion technical innovation and creative design that delivers real value to customers and supports business growth
Collaborate closely with sales, manufacturing, and customer teams to ensure we’re always innovating to meet market needs
Deliver on agreed KPIs and lead innovation development projects that create value and enhance retailer engagement
Understand and anticipate customer needs and market trends across the cluster, translating these insights into practical design solutions
Develop and maintain deep knowledge of the cluster’s manufacturing capabilities, using this to influence packaging design and strategy
Ensure all packaging designs meet regulatory standards, developing a local centre of excellence for testing and specification
Lead, coach, and grow a high-performing D&I team, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement

What we offer

Competitive salary + discretionary bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
Electric car salary sacrifice scheme
Cycle to work & employee discount programmes
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Fulltime

Database Administrator

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Database Administrator in the Hi T...

Location

United States , Basking Ridge

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Manage and maintain cloud-based Data Integration tools, such as Azure Data Factory and Informatica IICS
Utilize enterprise job scheduler and orchestration tools for efficient task management
Employ enterprise Managed File Transfer tool (Cleo Harmony or equivalent) to securely transfer files
Oversee and maintain MS SQL Server DB, Azure SQL DB, and SQL DB Managed Instance
Design, implement, and maintain Business Intelligence systems and dashboards
Analyze existing systems and provide quick solutions to resolve issues and meet new requirements
Apply knowledge and experience in the pharmaceutical industry to enhance database operations
Utilize Java programming language for database-related tasks
Administer and optimize database systems for EO/IR systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and other relevant platforms
Implement backup technologies, cluster analysis, configuration management, and design controls for database administration

Job Responsibility

Manage and maintain cloud-based Data Integration tools, such as Azure Data Factory and Informatica IICS
Utilize enterprise job scheduler and orchestration tools for efficient task management
Employ enterprise Managed File Transfer tool (Cleo Harmony or equivalent) to securely transfer files
Oversee and maintain MS SQL Server DB, Azure SQL DB, and SQL DB Managed Instance
Design, implement, and maintain Business Intelligence systems and dashboards
Analyze existing systems and provide quick solutions to resolve issues and meet new requirements
Administer and optimize database systems for EO/IR systems, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and other relevant platforms
Implement backup technologies, cluster analysis, configuration management, and design controls for database administration.

What we offer

Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Life and disability insurance
Access to 401(k) plan.

Fulltime

CPM - Hotel Fit out

As engaged, open minded and curious experts in all parts of the real estate busi...

Location

India , Noida

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
Several years of experience in contracting and/or consulting and/or owners role involving construction projects
Experience within the retail sector is an advantage
Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
Previous experience of construction management on site
Proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English
Preferable knowledge of Ingka construction standards and investment procedures
Business risk management: Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment
Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a project

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage all construction aspects of a specific building project from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution based on business needs
Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution that meet the needs of the business and the many people
Participate and contribute to the development in the Cluster of how to engage with designers and contractors in the projects to continuously find cost efficient and innovative project delivery by optimizing the use of our partners and stakeholder’s competence and knowledge into the projects
Work and engage closely with Procurement to identify best for IKEA sourcing options and procurement strategies
Work and engage closely with Engineering to optimize, innovate and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction
Implement all Construction Project delivery strategies, methods and procedures developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with all internal and external stakeholders within the current key competence areas: Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management
Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection Process, Dispute avoidance & resolution
Pre and On site Construction Project Management
Scheduling & Risk Management
Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects

What we offer

Equal Employment Opportunity employer
Work environment free of discrimination and harassment
Encouragement of individualism

Fulltime

New

Staff Software Developer, Search & Distributed Systems

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset...

Location

Canada , Toronto

Salary:

147000.00 - 220000.00 CAD / Year

ACV Auctions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years operating at a Senior or Staff level focusing on distributed systems and high-throughput platforms
Deep, authoritative knowledge of Elasticsearch internals. You have managed large-scale clusters and deeply understand mapping, analysis, query optimization, cluster state management, and split-brain mitigation
Proficiency in the systems upstream and downstream of Search. You have hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), API Gateway/BFF architectures, and event streams (Kafka)
A proven track record of implementing fault-tolerant patterns (retries, rate limiting, circuit breaking, dead letter queues) in microservice architectures
Expert-level ability to instrument systems and diagnose complex performance issues using modern observability stacks (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry)
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, build consensus around architectural decisions (the Knoster model!), and mentor mid-level and senior engineers

Job Responsibility

Architect for Scale: Design, configure, and scale our Elasticsearch clusters. You will define our global strategies for shard routing, Index Lifecycle Management (ILM), heap tuning, and data tiering to support massive auction throughput
Master the Failure Modes: Anticipate and engineer away points of failure. You will design circuit breakers, implement backpressure mechanisms, and tune asymmetric timeouts to prevent retry storms between our BFFs, K8s services, and the Search layer
Expert Troubleshooting & IR: Act as the ultimate technical escalation point for complex, cross-system performance degradation. You will dive deep into JVM metrics, Garbage Collection pauses, K8s network bottlenecks, and slow logs to uncover and remediate root causes
Holistic System Ownership: Manage the entire data lifecycle. You will optimize the ingestion pipelines syncing our event datastreams driven by producers and consumers (Kafka) to Elasticsearch, ensuring eventual consistency and data integrity at scale
Drive Engineering Excellence: Draft authoritative architectural Blueprints, SOPs, and Runbooks. You will elevate the surrounding engineering culture by coaching teams on distributed systems design, observability best practices, and incident management
Modernize & Innovate: Scan the horizon for emerging technologies. You will help evaluate and integrate next-generation search capabilities (e.g., Vector Search, RAG architectures) to support our broader AI and machine learning initiatives

What we offer

Company Sponsored (paid) Healthcare
Dental
Vision
Life/AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Comprehensive additional optional benefits such Critical Illness and Supplemental Life/AD&D
Generous Parental Leave Top-Up Pay and Vacation Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the company
Retirement planning through the Company's RRSP

Fulltime

New

Staff Software Engineer, Search & Distributed Systems

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer who would thrive on being accountab...

Location

USA , Buffalo

Salary:

165000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

ACV Auctions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3+ years operating at a Senior or Staff level focusing on distributed systems and high-throughput platforms.
Deep, authoritative knowledge of Elasticsearch internals. You have managed large-scale clusters and deeply understand mapping, analysis, query optimization, cluster state management, and split-brain mitigation.
Proficiency in the systems upstream and downstream of Search. You have hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS/GKE), API Gateway/BFF architectures, and event streams (Kafka).
A proven track record of implementing fault-tolerant patterns (retries, rate limiting, circuit breaking, dead letter queues) in microservice architectures.
Expert-level ability to instrument systems and diagnose complex performance issues using modern observability stacks (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams, build consensus around architectural decisions (the Knoster model!), and mentor mid-level and senior engineers.

Job Responsibility

Architect for Scale: Design, configure, and scale our Elasticsearch clusters. You will define our global strategies for shard routing, Index Lifecycle Management (ILM), heap tuning, and data tiering to support massive auction throughput.
Master the Failure Modes: Anticipate and engineer away points of failure. You will design circuit breakers, implement backpressure mechanisms, and tune asymmetric timeouts to prevent retry storms between our BFFs, K8s services, and the Search layer.
Expert Troubleshooting & IR: Act as the ultimate technical escalation point for complex, cross-system performance degradation. You will dive deep into JVM metrics, Garbage Collection pauses, K8s network bottlenecks, and slow logs to uncover and remediate root causes.
Holistic System Ownership: Manage the entire data lifecycle. You will optimize the ingestion pipelines syncing our event datastreams driven by producers and consumers (Kafka) to Elasticsearch, ensuring eventual consistency and data integrity at scale.
Drive Engineering Excellence: Draft authoritative architectural Blueprints, SOPs, and Runbooks. You will elevate the surrounding engineering culture by coaching teams on distributed systems design, observability best practices, and incident management.
Modernize & Innovate: Scan the horizon for emerging technologies. You will help evaluate and integrate next-generation search capabilities (e.g., Vector Search, RAG architectures) to support our broader AI and machine learning initiatives.

What we offer

Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
Retirement planning through the Company's 401(k)

Fulltime

Construction Project Manager - Facade

Location

India , Gurgaon

Salary:

Not provided

IKEA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Academic degree in engineering or equivalent working experience
Several years of experience in contracting and/or consulting and/or owners role involving construction projects
Experience within the retail sector is an advantage
Previous experience of procurement processes and contract negotiations
Previous experience of construction management on site
Proven skills in developing people and provide support, coaching, training, and career direction to others
Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English
Preferable knowledge of Ingka construction standards and investment procedures
Business risk management: Knowledge of how to assess and mitigate risks in a business environment
Project management: Knowledge of how to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close a project

Job Responsibility

Lead and manage all construction aspects of a specific building project from start to finish to secure delivery of a safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution based on business needs
Responsible to ensure delivery of safe, compliant, sustainable, and innovative property solution that meet the needs of the business and the many people
Participate and contribute to the development in the Cluster of how to engage with designers and contractors in the projects to continuously find cost efficient and innovative project delivery by optimizing the use of our partners and stakeholder’s competence and knowledge into the projects
Work and engage closely with Procurement to identify best for IKEA sourcing options and procurement strategies
Work and engage closely with Engineering to optimize, innovate, and develop the best for project methods for design-construct interaction
Implement all Construction Project delivery strategies, methods and procedures developed in the Cluster and align implementation and communication of those activities with all internal and external stakeholders within the current key competence areas: 1. Project Estimate, Budget & Cost Management 2. Project Delivery & Procurement Strategy: Business strategies for engaging with Design and Construction Industry including Contractual models, Collaboration strategies, Tendering & Selection Process, Dispute avoidance & resolution 3. Pre and On site Construction Project Management 4. Scheduling & Risk Management 5. Health and Safety including IWAY compliance for Construction Projects
Responsible to secure that new properties are built to optimal lifecycle cost
Ensure that external partners, when needed, has up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Construction frameworks, guidelines and initiatives issued by Group Real Estate
Secure that project budget estimates and time schedules are in place for input to investment approval purposes
Secure that procurement, contractors, permits, budgets, and cost follow up are in place for the project

Fulltime

Senior developer

Join us as a Senior Developer in Barclays, responsible for supporting the succes...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

Barclays

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Solid experience in application development using Java full Stack and front-end technologies (Angular)
Experience in Java Spring-boot, Messaging technologies (KAFKA), microservices based architecture, SQL Database
Experience in working in AWS cloud infrastructure
Design, provision, and manage scalable AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform)
Experience with multi-account strategies, VPC design, transit gateways, and hybrid cloud architectures
Implement API Gateway patterns including REST/WebSocket APIs, custom authorizers, and integration with Lambda/backend services
Build production-grade containerized applications with Docker (multi-stage builds, image optimization, security scanning)
Deploy and manage Kubernetes clusters including pod scheduling, resource management, service mesh integration, ingress controllers, persistent storage, and cluster autoscaling
Architect end-to-end GitLab CI/CD pipelines with multi-stage deployments, artifact management, and environment promotion strategies
Implement automated quality gates integrating SonarQube (code coverage, technical debt analysis) and Veracode (SAST/DAST scanning)

Job Responsibility

Development and delivery of high-quality software solutions by using industry aligned programming languages, frameworks, and tools. Ensuring that code is scalable, maintainable, and optimized for performance
Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define software requirements, devise solution strategies, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives
Collaboration with peers, participate in code reviews, and promote a culture of code quality and knowledge sharing
Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations and actively contribute to the organization’s technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth
Adherence to secure coding practices to mitigate vulnerabilities, protect sensitive data, and ensure secure software solutions
Implementation of effective unit testing practices to ensure proper code design, readability, and reliability

What we offer

Competitive holiday allowance
Life assurance
Private medical care
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Cluster Design & Innovation Manager

DS Smith

Location:
United Kingdom , Hinckley

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

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