Industrial Design Engineer

MRA Recruiting Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health insurance benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC) in Madison, WI is seeking an Industrial Design Engineer to drive concept-to-production for retail fixtures and P.O.P. displays.

This hands-on role blends creativity, engineering, and process improvement in our fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will develop design concepts, produce production drawings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
• A portfolio showcasing relevant design and engineering work.
• Familiarity with IT concepts, cloud tools, and file formats.
• Strong communication skills and cross-department collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts that meet customer needs and expand UPC’s design portfolio.
• Create production-ready drawings and manufacturing instructions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design, engineering, and production goals.
• Manage multiple projects with evolving requirements and maintain project files.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Portfolio presentation

Familiar with cloud tools

Networking basics

Tools

AutoCAD

Blender

Adobe Creative Suite

Odoo ERP

Job description

Industrial Design Engineer

Madison, WI | Full-Time

About Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC)

At UPC, we design and manufacture high‑quality retail store fixtures and point‑of‑purchase (P.O.P.) displays that bring brands to life. Located in Madison, WI, our 120,000 sq. ft. clean, modern facility is home to a collaborative team that takes pride in craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Family‑owned for over 48 years, UPC is growing—and we’ve done that by being employee‑centric, fostering strong teamwork, and maintaining exceptional employee retention. We believe great ideas come from empowered people.

Why Join UPC?

We’re expanding and looking for talented professionals across Design, Engineering, Administrative, and Manufacturing roles. If you want to work in an environment where your ideas matter and your work has tangible impact, UPC may be the place for you.

Position Summary

As an Industrial Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping innovative retail solutions from concept through production. This is a hands‑on, collaborative position that blends creativity, engineering, and process improvement within a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop innovative design concepts that meet customer needs and expand UPC’s design portfolio
• Create a full range of design deliverables—from concept sketches to detailed production drawings
• Produce clear, concise manufacturing instructions to ensure quality and consistency
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to evolving requirements
• Organize and maintain project files to support efficient workflows and version control
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to align design, engineering, and production goals
• Work across multiple file formats and design tools to ensure smooth interoperability
• Apply knowledge of networking, file management, and cloud technologies to support collaboration
• Champion the adoption of new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and communication
• Contribute to UPC’s technical evolution through flexibility, innovation, and problem‑solving
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design and engineering team

Tools & Work Environment

• CAD Software: AutoCAD
• 3D Modeling: Blender
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, and more
• ERP System: Odoo

What We’re Looking For

• Preferably 2+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
• A portfolio showcasing relevant design and engineering work
• Familiarity with basic IT concepts, including operating systems, software, file formats, and cloud tools
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across departments
• Demonstrated aptitude working within an ERP system (Odoo or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• And more