Product Development Design Engineer

Prent Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-Sharing Plan

Group Medical Plans

Group Dental and Supplemental Life

Basic Group Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Vacation Pay

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Prent Corporation in the United States is seeking a Quality Assurance Inspector/Auditor to join our team.

You will verify thermoformed packaging designs and finished parts, review pilot and pre-production samples, and ensure compliance with ISO procedures while collaborating with cross-functional groups.

This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires college degree or related experience in a relevant field.
• Strong 2D/3D CAD drafting skills.
• Knowledge of thermoforming and materials used in design.
• Experience with tooling methods and plastics knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to learn new technology and design methods.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Innovate thermoformed packaging designs based on customer needs.
• Develop projects from initial design through final part creation.
• Create and modify 3D CAD designs and drawings.
• Partner with customers to understand project requirements and develop solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams as projects move into production.
• Review pilot and pre-production samples and recommend changes or approvals.
• Apply standard design and engineering practices.
• Follow ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Continue learning thermoforming, tooling, plastics, and manufacturing processes.

Skills

CAD drafting (2D/3D)

Thermoforming knowledge

Tooling knowledge

Plastics & materials

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Learning new tech

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Quality Assurance Inspector / Auditor TX - G35 1st

For the past 55+ years, family owned and operated, Prent Corporation has been the world leader in custom thermoformed packaging serving the Medical, Electronic and Consumer industries. A global leader with strong technology-based employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while recognizing their opportunity to make a difference and continued career growth.

About your new role:

Turn ideas into packaging solutions. As a Design Engineer, you’ll create innovative thermoformed packaging solutions and manage customer projects from initial concept and 3D CAD design through finalization, pilot, and pre-production. You’ll work directly with customers and collaborate across Prent to turn ideas into successful finished products.

In this role, you will:

• Create thermoformed packaging designs based on customer needs.
• Develop projects from initial design through final part creation.
• Create and modify 3D CAD designs and drawings.
• Partner with customers to understand project requirements and develop effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams as projects move from design into production.
• Review pilot and pre-production samples and recommend changes or approval.
• Apply Prent’s standard design and engineering practices.
• Follow applicable ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Continue building your knowledge of thermoforming, tooling, plastics, materials, and manufacturing processes.

What you need:

• College degree in a relevant field or equivalent related experience.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD drafting skills.
• Knowledge of thermoforming or experience with thermoformed products.
• Understanding of tooling and tool-building methods.
• Knowledge of plastics and materials used in product design and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable learning new technology and design methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team

What you’ll receive:

As a full-time Prent employee you’ll be competitively compensated, based on experience.

You’ll discover our tailored benefits package:

• Our Profit-Sharing Plan is second to none in the area or industry.
• You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans.
• In addition, you’ll be selecting Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education.

Come join our team to help make a great organization greater!