Product Engineer in our collectible card manufacturing division, you will be responsible for engineering, optimizing, and documenting all production processes from initial printing through final pack-out. This key role bridges technical production knowledge with business operations, working directly with the estimating team to establish accurate pricing and templates.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Engineer comprehensive production workflows for collectible card manufacturing, ensuring quality, efficiency, and scalability
- Document all process specifications in clear, detailed technical documentation
- Develop and maintain printing specifications including color management, registration, and quality control parameters
- Design and optimize card finishing processes including cutting, sorting, and specialty treatments
- Create detailed pack-out specifications for various product configurations
- Collaborate with the estimating department to develop accurate pricing models and templates
- Analyze production data to identify improvements and cost reduction opportunities
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions
- Stay current with industry innovations and implement process improvements
Requirements
Required Skills and Abilities- History of engineering, manufacturing, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in printing or paper products
- Strong understanding of commercial printing processes and finishing operations
- Experience with process documentation and specification development
- Knowledge of quality control methodologies and measurement systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Experience with production estimating and costing preferred
- Familiarity with collectible card production a plus
Skills & Competencies- Meticulous attention to detail
- Process optimization mindset
- Project management capabilities
- Technical writing proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Data analysis and interpretation
- CAD/CAM software familiarity
- Understanding of lean manufacturing principles
Competitive compensation and robust benefits plans are offered. Benefits include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D Policies
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Location specific benefits should go here!
