Design Engineer
Design thermoformed plastic products and molding drawings using CAD for a custom thermoformer
Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Design/drafting-heavy CAD role, not materials R&D; plastics experience only a plus
Adjacent materials roleExperience in plastics manufacturing – is a plus; thermoforming manufacturing facility; molding specification drawings
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- Associate
- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Industry
- General manufacturing
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
Design Engineer Description
Allied Plastics LLC, located in Twin Lakes, WI is a leading Custom Thermoforming Manufacturer dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality thermoformed products as quickly and economically as possible by hiring the industry’s top professionals and skilled craftsmen, arming them with leading edge technology and training while providing first class customer service to all! As a Design Engineer, you’ll work alongside a passionate and supportive team, contributing to projects that require both creativity and technical excellence. This Design Engineer position is ideal for someone with a background in engineering and manufacturing who is eager to apply their knowledge in a hands-on environment.
Hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary: $70,000 - $95,000+*
*Can increase based on relevant experience
Design Engineer Essential Duties
- Creates and designs Company/Customer logos, stripe drawings and molding specification drawings
- Reads publications, consults with sales and engineering to establish design concepts
- Evaluates design ideas based on factors such as appealing appearance, design-function relationships, materials and methods engineering, application, and client specifications
- Presents design to design committee and discusses need for modification and change
- Prepares illustrations
- Prepares or coordinates preparation of working drawings from sketches and design specifications
- Designs products for custom applications
- Be willing to perform other duties that may be outside your normal work functions as directed by management
Design Engineer Qualifications
- 3+ Years of Design Engineering – preferred
- Proficient experience with CAD software - AutoCad and ProE/Creo is preferred
- Ability to read and understand blue prints
- Comfortable with computers and Microsoft Office Suite
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from technical school
- Experience in plastics manufacturing – is a plus
- Self-Motivated
- Highly organized
- Excellent communication skills
If you’re a driven Design Engineer ready to make an impact, this opportunity in Twin Lakes, WI offers the perfect balance of innovation, stability, and growth. At Allied Plastics, our Design Engineer team plays a critical role within our thermoforming manufacturing facility, turning concepts into high-quality products through collaboration, precision, and expertise in Manufacturing Engineering.
We believe a great Design Engineer deserves great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, employer-sponsored life and disability insurance, and a generous 401k match after just 30 days. Beyond benefits, every Design Engineer here is part of a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement through strong Manufacturing Engineering practices.
If you’re a Design Engineer looking for a role where your ideas matter and your work is valued, we encourage you to apply. Click to complete our quick 3-minute application, and our team will connect with you within 24–48 hours. Take the next step in your career as a Design Engineer today.
Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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