Product Engineer

Mittera; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life/AD&D

Disability insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Volunteer time off

Location benefits

Job summary

Mittera in Arlington, TX is seeking a Product Engineer to design, optimize, and document production processes for collectible card manufacturing, from initial printing to final pack-out. You will bridge technical production knowledge with business operations, work with the estimating team to establish pricing templates, and drive quality and efficiency improvements.

Candidates should have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering, strong knowledge of printing processes, and experience with process

Qualifications

• Engineering, manufacturing, or related field degree required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience (preferably printing/paper products).
• Strong understanding of commercial printing processes and finishing operations.
• Experience with process documentation and specification development.
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and measurement systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with production estimating and costing preferred.
• Familiarity with collectible card production a plus.

Responsibilities

• Engineer production workflows for card manufacturing ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Document all process specifications in clear technical docs.
• Develop and maintain printing specs including color management and QC parameters.
• Design and optimize card finishing processes (cutting, sorting, treatments).
• Create detailed pack-out specifications for product configurations.
• Collaborate with estimating to develop pricing models and templates.
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and cost reductions.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Stay current with industry innovations and implement process improvements.

Skills

Meticulous attention to detail

Process optimization

Project management

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

CAD/CAM software

Lean manufacturing

Education

Engineering degree (manufacturing/related field)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Quality control methods

Job description

Mittera is looking for a Product Engineer to join our growing team! As a Product Engineer in our collectible card manufacturing division, you will be responsible for engineering, optimizing, and documenting all production processes from initial printing through final pack‑out. This key role bridges technical production knowledge with business operations, working directly with the estimating team to establish accurate pricing and templates.

Responsibilities

• Engineer comprehensive production workflows for collectible card manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability
• Document all process specifications in clear, detailed technical documentation
• Develop and maintain printing specifications including color management, registration, and quality control parameters
• Design and optimize card finishing processes including cutting, sorting, and specialty treatments
• Create detailed pack‑out specifications for various product configurations
• Collaborate with the estimating department to develop accurate pricing models and templates
• Analyze production data to identify improvements and cost reduction opportunities
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
• Stay current with industry innovations and implement process improvements

Qualifications

• History of engineering, manufacturing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in printing or paper products
• Strong understanding of commercial printing processes and finishing operations
• Experience with process documentation and specification development
• Knowledge of quality control methodologies and measurement systems
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Experience with production estimating and costing preferred
• Familiarity with collectible card production a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Process optimization mindset
• Project management capabilities
• Technical writing proficiency
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Data analysis and interpretation
• CAD/CAM software familiarity
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&DD Policies
• Short and Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Location specific benefits should go here!

Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.