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# Part Design Engineer

- **Company:** Plastic Ingenuity
- **Location:** Cross Plains, WI, United States
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $80,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computer Literacy
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ea1ecd965a2d12bf

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Computer skills?, Preferred education is a 4 year degree in a technology field or engineering from an accredited school. Minimum education, given additional work experience, would be related drafting courses in another field of study., Given the preferred educational background, one year of work experience is required. However, it is advantageous to find a person with some additional related work experience in drafting and mechanical systems. Prior related experience in the machine shop or production is very beneficial. Computer literacy and basic CAD familiarity is essential to success.

## Description

* Assisting in the creation of detailed 2D and 3D CAD models for thermoformed products
 * Working with the prototyping and shop teams to create and evaluate product prototypes, identifying potential design improvements.
 * Conducting basic tests and analysis on prototypes to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
 * Following good manufacturing practices to ensure product safety.
 * Redesigns or revises packages as requested by the customer or in conjunction with production, shop, prototype or engineering to efficiently produce a quality package.
 * Preparing and maintaining technical drawings, design specifications, and other documentation necessary for manufacturing.


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