Lead Product Designer, Packaging & Innovation

Plastic Technologies; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plastic Technologies is seeking a Product Designer who will bridge art and engineering in our Design Department. This hands-on role involves mentoring others, improving processes, and guiding department direction while collaborating across teams to meet project timelines.

The position, based in PTI-US, is a full-time, salary-exempt role that emphasizes leadership growth and cross-functional design execution within a fast-paced packaging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, industrial design, or related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D Computer Aided Design.
• Solid understanding of molded plastic part design, including shrinkage and tolerance control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated and organized, capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage parametric 3D CAD models and drawings of rigid and flexible packaging using Siemens NX.
• Translate customer and marketing specifications into manufacturable design concepts.
• Collaborate with project engineers and tooling staff to ensure feasible, efficient manufacturing outcomes.
• Support and advance design workflows, standards, and data management systems (Teamcenter).
• Contribute to planning, scheduling, and resource management for design projects.
• Assist with training and mentoring of junior designers and engineers.
• Identify and implement new design tools such as rendering, simulation, and additive manufacturing.
• Support rapid prototyping and reverse-engineering efforts (e.g., 3D scanning and model reconstruction).
• Contribute to business development and promotion of design services.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish pricing standards, departmental metrics, and performance reporting.

Skills

3D CAD

Communication

Collaboration

Molded plastic design

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Design, or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

KeyShot

Blender

3D printing

Job description

Plastic Technologies is seeking a Product Designer who will bridge art and engineering in our Design Department. This hands-on role involves mentoring others, improving processes, and guiding department direction while collaborating across teams to meet project timelines.

The position, based in PTI-US, is a full-time, salary-exempt role that emphasizes leadership growth and cross-functional design execution within a fast-paced packaging environment.