The Role
Leads technical equipment and packaging design projects from concept through completion. Develops prototypes, manufacturing processes, and cost-effective solutions using CAD and design-for-manufacturing principles. Reviews technical drawings, artwork, SOPs, and test reports; guides designers; supports sales; presents solutions to customers; and coordinates cross-functional projects while ensuring quality, budget, and strategic alignment.
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Description
The Design Engineer is responsible for taking a leadership role in highly technical equipment design-related projects to support the company's strategic business goals. These projects center mostly around specialized equipment for several different industries. Positive team engagement and motivation is a primary focus of this role. As a senior designer serving our customers, this person will be expected to bring thought leadership to projects, identify opportunities and review other designers' projects. They will collaborate with their functional partners to work through projects from concept to completion.
- Develop design-driven solutions to solve for business opportunities
- Design + research opportunities for new products and create prototypes.
- Design manufacturing processes and products with various criteria in mind, including cost-effectiveness, user experience and environmental standards.
- Using AutoCAD software, design complete packaging solutions to meet client requirements for design aesthetic, manufacturability, and operational-readiness
- Review/Approve peer technical and artwork drawings, SOPs, and test reports.
- Review/approve production-ready art
- Stay on top of trends and motivate team to do so as well
- Stay current with software updates, industry standards and technology developments
- Reflect marketplace and design trends in work
- Work with team members and project managers to prioritize projects and workload
- Prepare for large upcoming projects and changes in workload
- Work with functional and cross-functional partners to help develop strategy
- Provide design-related sales support
- Work with external customer teams to ensure project success
- Ability to work independently as well as on a team
- Conduct creative sessions with team members to kick off new initiatives
- Guide team members throughout the creative process
- Present work to internal groups and customers
- Work with team members in developing presentations
- Ensure projects are aligning to strategy
- Design quality solutions on time and within budget
- Meet with customers to help sell design capabilities and custom solutions
- Interpret customer feedback and offer appropriate solutions
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Packaging Sciences, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), or related field required
- 5+ years of experience in design (or relevant level of talent + experience)
- Advanced to expert-level software program experience: SolidWorks, AutoCAD - 2d+3D, TOPS, Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Pro), Microsoft Office, ShopTech.
- Strong knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing/tooling.
- Advanced understanding of qualification standards.
- Strong understanding of design principles, packaging design, design for manufacturing, life cycle analysis, design of experiment, finite element analysis, industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment.
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, material handling, machining and welding practices.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Travel: 20%
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Sciences, Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical), or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in design or equivalent talent and experience
- Advanced to expert-level experience with SolidWorks
- Advanced to expert-level experience with AutoCAD 2D and 3D
- Advanced to expert-level experience with TOPS
- Advanced to expert-level experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Pro
- Advanced to expert-level experience with Microsoft Office
- Advanced to expert-level experience with ShopTech
- Strong knowledge of packaging material design for manufacturing and tooling
- Advanced understanding of qualification standards
- Strong understanding of packaging design and design for manufacturing
- Strong understanding of life cycle analysis and design of experiments
- Strong understanding of finite element analysis, industrial design, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain in a globally sourced environment
- Working knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, power transmission, material handling, machining, and welding practices
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Willingness to travel 20%
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The Company
What We Do
Polychem Corporation manufactures plastic strapping systems and load securement packaging consumables and equipment, including strapping machines, steel strapping, tools, and accessories. It is known for its end-of-line packaging solutions.
