Mechanical Design Engineer

Design Engineer (Direct Hire)

Authorization to work in the US required. This role will not support visas now or in the future.

Fortville, IN (relocation assistance available if you are not local).

7754

Description for Design Engineer:

Designs and integrate custom products and packaging to meet customer expectations. Engage with sales and customers to identify critical design inputs and develop solutions to meet customer needs. Provides design engineering support of new products and packaging, including capital, through the design and development (DISCOVERY, SPARKS, and Road Maps to Commercialization), trials, and commercialization stages. The engineer will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and customers to support new product introductions, process improvements, equipment qualifications, and ongoing manufacturing validation activities.

Responsibilities for Design Engineer:

• Technical team member capable of designing plastic devices or flexible packaging. Has the ability to estimate cost (by building a bill of materials and manufacturing sets) and present proposals (design assumptions, risks, timeline, and cost) to customers.
• Create hand samples using prototyping equipment to show customers existing designs and changes to the concept to support manufacturability
• Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of the product development process.
• Identify product designs and solutions to meet customer needs.
• Design multiple options (different geometric designs and materials)
• Partnering with Operations to understand manufacturing capabilities and equipment capacity, and ensuring that new products are designed for manufacturing.
• Create design and development plans, design inputs, outputs, and risk management files.
• Support the design transfer of new products to production
• Provide planning for complex product development and scale-up.
• Supports the integration of new products (completing Design Contract Reviews, Product Master Drawings, Quality Planning Checklist, Web Layouts, Lamination and Slitting Instructions)
• Working with the process engineering team for manufacturing and validating manufacturing processes, as well as creating material specifications.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Maintains system and product information, including quotes and drawings.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and be able to work across various personnel levels

Requirements for Design Engineer:• BS degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 2-5 years in the engineering field
• Proficient in AutoCAD (or any similar type of engineering design software)
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to sit/walk/stand for 8 hours/day and lift 50 lbs.
• Experience and working knowledge in plastic welding (heat, ultrasonic, or radio-frequency welding) for various flexible materials (PE, PP, PVC, …) preferred.
• Proven track record for Design of Manufacturability assessments. Has the ability to take novel concepts and recommend design changes (material and geometric design) to be manufactured effectively.
• Ability to Travel (up to 10-20%)
• Experience in flexible films, medical packaging, or converting operations.
• Experience with RF welding, heat sealing, extrusion, laminating, pouch manufacturing, or printing technologies.
• Experience supporting customer inquiries and inspections preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Customer-focused mindset
• Team Player, positive attitude!