Industrial Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Operating for over a quarter-century, Artemax is a dynamic and innovative manufacturing company committed to both quality and customer satisfaction. Providing superior wristbands and identification products, applications and services to customers and exciting events worldwide, our focus on excellence extends beyond our products to encompass our workplace culture as well. With a wealth of history and expertise, Artemax is dedicated to creating opportunity and growth for every employee.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Industrial Engineer will be responsible for driving operational excellence and product innovation in a fast-paced printing environment. This role places a strong emphasis on CAD-based product design, supporting the development and optimization of printed products, tooling, and production layouts. The ideal candidate will combine engineering expertise with creative design skills to enhance manufacturability, reduce costs, and improve product quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead CAD design efforts for new and existing products, including packaging, labels, and custom components.
• Create and maintain detailed CAD drawings for product prototypes, tooling, fixtures, and production layouts.
• Collaborate with product development, sales, and production teams to translate customer requirements into manufacturable designs.
• Conduct design-for-manufacturing (DFM) reviews to ensure product designs align with printing capabilities and operational constraints.
• Analyze production workflows and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support the development of jigs, dies, and fixtures using CAD tools to streamline setup and reduce changeover time.
• Perform time studies, line balancing, and capacity analysis to support production planning.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives focused on product and process optimization.
• Assist in capital project planning, including equipment specification and layout design.
• Maintain documentation and revision control for all engineering drawings and design files.                                                                                                             
• Develop simple and effective Standard work documents.
• Train and mentor production staff on new processes and equipment.

This list of responsibilities is not all inclusive and is subject to expansion to encompass additional duties and responsibilities as determined by management as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in industrial engineering with a focus on product design in a manufacturing or printing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor).
• Strong understanding of printing processes and materials (e.g., flexographic, offset, digital).
• Experience with design-for-manufacturing principles and prototyping.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience designing small consumer product, packaging, labels, or promotional materials.
• Knowledge of prepress workflows and file preparation for print.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher).
• Experience with simulation or modeling software (e.g., Arena, Simul8).

BENEFITS
 At Artemax, we offer free lunch every day for all employees, along with a competitive benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance 
• A 401(k) plan with competitive matching program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Life insurance 
• Personal Time off 
• Paid holidays and more! 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The above job description is only intended to be a summary of the position's responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job. I understand that the employer has the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at will employee.