Production Design Engineer

Cartamundi East Longmeadow LLC•Dallas, TX

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different. The Production Design Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting product designs that can be efficiently manufactured at scale. This role bridges the gap between design and production, ensuring that products meet quality, cost, and performance standards while aligning with company objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related experience.
3+ years of experience in a production design or manufacturing engineering role.
Proficiency in CAD software and production documentation tools.
Strong understanding of tooling, die design, and material optimization.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
Experience with color management systems and pre-press processes
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.
Experience in a print or packaging manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Convert CAD files into internal documentation and production-ready formats that align with shop floor standards and ensure manufacturability.
Drive cost-effective tooling strategies, including die purchasing decisions, to meet both quality and budgetary goals.
Optimize sheet layouts and collation strategies to balance customer specifications with material utilization and cost efficiency.
Work closely with production planning to inform routing decisions based on tooling limitations, equipment capacity, and operational constraints.
Partner with production and operations teams to resolve real-time manufacturing challenges with agility and cross-functional coordination.
Ensure all manufacturing instructions are complete, accurate, and easy to follow, minimizing the risk of production errors.
Standardize internal procedures and templates to improve instruction quality, reduce variation, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Establish and maintain accurate color curves between pre-press and production to ensure color consistency and quality.
Other duties as assigned.