Product Development Design Engineer

For the past 55+ years, family owned and operated, Prent Corporation has been the world leader in custom thermoformed packaging serving the Medical, Electronic and Consumer industries. A global leader with strong technology-based employees who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment while recognizing their opportunity to make a difference and continued career growth.

Turn ideas into packaging solutions. As a Design Engineer, you’ll create innovative thermoformed packaging solutions and manage customer projects from initial concept and 3D CAD design through finalization, pilot, and pre-production. You’ll work directly with customers and collaborate across Prent to turn ideas into successful finished products.

In this role, you will:

• Create thermoformed packaging designs based on customer needs.
• Develop projects from initial design through final part creation.
• Create and modify 3D CAD designs and drawings.
• Partner with customers to understand project requirements and develop effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with internal teams as projects move from design into production.
• Review pilot and pre-production samples and recommend changes or approval.
• Apply Prent’s standard design and engineering practices.
• Follow applicable ISO procedures and work instructions.
• Continue building your knowledge of thermoforming, tooling, plastics, materials, and manufacturing processes.

• College degree in a relevant field or equivalent related experience.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD drafting skills.
• Knowledge of thermoforming or experience with thermoformed products.
• Understanding of tooling and tool-building methods.
• Knowledge of plastics and materials used in product design and manufacturing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Comfortable learning new technology and design methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a cross-functional team

As a full-time Prent employee you’ll be competitively compensated
, based on experience.

• Our Profit-Sharing Plan is second to none in the area or industry.
• You’ll be able to choose between two outstanding Group Medical Plans
  .
• In addition, you’ll be selecting Group Dental and Supplemental Life Insurance.
• The company will provide basic Group Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Vacation Pay and Tuition assistance if you choose to continue your education.

Come join our team to help make a great organization greater!