Zing Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
Engineering Team Lead / Packaging Design
Elkhart, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expZing Recruiting is a leader in the staffing industry, and they are seeking a Lead Design Engineer to provide strategic direction and leadership to their Packaging design department. This role involves managing design projects, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and transforming customer requirements into innovative thermoformed packaging solutions.
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Hiring Manager
Christine Baker
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the design team, including scheduling and workload prioritization
Evaluate team performance and set development goals aligned with company objectives
Develop and monitor performance metrics to ensure customer satisfaction
Oversee external tooling procurement and vendor performance
Collaborate with Account Managers and represent the company in customer meetings
Drive ideation, concept development, and product design processes
Create complex CAD geometry, product, and tool drawings
Integrate thermoforming and manufacturing processes into design solutions
Ensure tooling specifications and performance standards are met
Support process engineering and production teams with tooling and product design
Approve parts and maintain specification databases
Manage engineering change orders and support production lifecycle improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of packaging design experience — OR — Associate degree with 9+ years of relevant experience in the plastics industry
Experience in project management and team leadership
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD systems
Preferred
Experience in thermoform plastics manufacturing
Familiarity with quality systems and controlled documentation
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Oracle
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Company
Zing Recruiting
Zing Recruiting is a staffing firm that offers temporary and direct hire services.
51-200 employees
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