Product Design Engineer

Crosslinked; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401K with generous company match

3 weeks PTO earned as a weekly accrual

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Job summary

Crosslinked in Clearwater, MN is seeking a Mid-level Product Design Engineer to design thermoformed products and tooling, optimizing forming/trim processes for horticulture and medical packaging. You will develop thermoforming tool designs, establish efficient tooling and processes, and lead design-for-manufacturability efforts while collaborating with Quality, Manufacturing, and other design teams.

This role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and ISO environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• MS in Mechanical Engineering desirable.
• SolidWorks proficiency required.
• Experience with Thermoforming/Tooling for In-Line, Rotary and Single Station.
• Experience in an ISO environment.
• Experience in Medical Packaging and Clean Room Environments.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing practices.
• MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Experience in management reporting and timelines.
• Planning and prioritizing for long- and short-range goals.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• CNC programming with MasterCam a plus.
• CadKey knowledge a plus.
• Strong oral and written communication; team-oriented.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and lead engineering processes.
• Present engineering requirements professionally to internal/external customers.
• Mathematics proficiency for engineering tasks.
• Interpret customer expectations and ensure quality and print fidelity.

Responsibilities

• Generate product designs to meet customer needs within the Horticulture value stream.
• Develop thermoforming tool designs including forming molds and trim tooling.
• Establish tooling and manufacturing processes for optimum efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement in thermoforming tooling design and optimization.
• Utilize technologies to enhance design, build and optimization of tooling.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing and other design teams to approve production prints.
• Manage projects to ensure timely completion.
• Serve as primary technical interface to customers during design and development.
• Act as SME on Design for Manufacturability for long-term manufacturability.
• Provide management reporting for new product schedules and feasibility analysis.
• Support regulatory, ordering, inspection, and promotion of new products.
• Maintain ISO documentation and procedures.

Skills

Solid Works

Thermoforming tooling

ISO standards

Medical packaging

CNC MasterCam

CadKey

Engineering drawing

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering desirable

Tools

MasterCam

CadKey

Job description

Crosslinked

Jobs/Thermoplastics/Product Design Engineer

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Product Design Engineer

T.O. Plastics

• Clearwater, MNtodayverified 8 h ago

$70k – $85k from the posting

Design thermoformed products and tooling, optimize forming/trim processes for horticulture and medical packaging

Seniority: Mid-level

Work On-site

Type: Full-time

Degree: BS

Industry: Packaging

Role: Product Development

Benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan401K with generous company match

Role details

Compensation for this opportunity ranges from $70,000 to $85,000 per year plus bonus.

Company Overview

Experience matters. O. Plastics has manufactured quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging and provided exceptional service to horticulture, medical and industrial customers around the world. O. Plastics delivers value by focusing on customer needs and by offering a full range of services from design-to-manufacture. O. Plastics, we are dedicated to excellence, and we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost-effective solutions for businesses in diverse markets. O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota. It is our Mission to “delight and serve our customers with innovative thermoform solutions”.

The compensation ranges from $70 to $85K plus benefits.

Comprehensive Benefit Package To Include The Following Options

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• 401K with a generous company match
• 3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• FSA or HSA Contribution Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Essential Functions

• Generate product designs to meet customer needs primarily within our Horticulture value stream.
• Develop thermoforming tool designs in support of our product designs. These designs include forming molds and trim tooling
• Establish tooling and manufacturing process to full utilization of equipment and efficient set up of products to ensure we are operating at optimum efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement within the thermoforming operation with a focus on tool designs and tooling optimization to support new and existing designs.
• Utilize available technologies to enhance the design, build and optimization of tooling in the thermoforming operations.
• Work with Quality, Manufacturing, and other design teams to ensure initial project prints are constructed and approved for production.
• Project Management to ensure timely completion of projects and programs
• Be the primary technical interface to the customer through the design and development phase of programs
• Act as the subject matter expert on Design for Manufacturability for customers to ensure long term sustainability in manufacturing.
• Management reporting for new product schedules and feasibility analysis
• Work closely with inside resources to ensure project specifications meet timelines.
• Assist Prototype and Quality Control to assure prototype model testing to validate designs.
• Aid in providing support for product risk/return and failure analysis
• Work with internal departments to support regulatory, ordering, inspection, manufacture and promotion of new products and product modifications.
• Support all ISO documentation and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide engineering support to other departments as required (i.e. Marketing, QA/QC, Regulatory, etc.).
• Team member of the Material Review Board and responsible for related decisions and explanations of current parts to print levels
• Team member for analysis on any product return and supporting documentation required.
• Maintain engineering managerial functions in the absence of the Engineering Manager
• Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum of B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
• S. in Mechanical Engineering desirable
• Solid Works proficiency required.
• Experience with Thermoforming /Tooling for In-Line, Rotary and Single Station.
• Experience in an ISO environment
• Experience in Medical Packaging and Clean Room Environments
• Must be knowledgeable in standard engineering drawing practices
• Basic computer knowledge with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Etc.)
• Experience in management reporting – timeline implementation
• Planning and prioritizing skills relating to long and short-range goals.
• Ability to coordinate several projects at once
• Knowledge of precision machining a plus
• CNC programming skills in MasterCam a plus
• Knowledge of CadKey a plus
• Good oral and written skills are required to assure the flow of information is factual and timely.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and facilitate positive interpersonal relations with co-workers
• Ability to communicate and coordinate efforts cross- functionally with various departments and outside vendors.
• Ability to be assertive and control engineering processes.
• This function must be able to communicate and use reasoning to assure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work effectively as the leader in a group environment that fosters cooperation between its members
• Must be able to present Engineering requirements in a professional manner to internal and external customers. This position must also communicate Engineering Goals and implementation plans for Part Master Control.
• Mathematics is an integral part of the Engineering function and is necessary to perform the requirements of this position.
• Engineering must interpret customer expectations and use reasoning to determine acceptable procedures, specifications to assure quality levels can be attained, and systems have the necessary information to be effective.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• The Product Design Engineer position requires work to be performed in both office and the manufacturing environments with a balance between hands-on work and office work.
• Work performed in the well-lit manufacturing environment may include regular exposure to flying dust and debris; the smell of burnt plastic; high decibel equipment and loud noises; and extreme temperatures ranging from subzero up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The manufacturing environment is fast-moving and may require the mobility to bend, stoop, lift, carry, lift above shoulders, push, pull, walk, and stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• May be required to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly. This may include wearing safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, other safety equipment as designated, and adhering to the safety dress code.
• Work performed in the controlled and well-lit office work environment has few physical hazards.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function may be required to complete data entry, use technology, and complete other tasks as assigned.
• Light travel between company facilities and some travel to customers, trade shows, suppliers, and external meetings, etc. is required.

Local candidate only

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Product Design Engineer role at T.O. Plastics?

The listed annual base salary range is $70K–$85K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Product Design Engineer role at T.O. Plastics based?

This role is based in Clearwater, MN.

What degree is required for the Product Design Engineer role at T.O. Plastics?

This role requires a BS.