Design Engineers - multiple job openings; Trevor, WI and Fortville, IN in Trevor, Wisconsin at Vonco Products LLC

Job Title: Design Engineer

Location: Trevor, WI or Fortville, IN (Required to be On-Site)

Department: Design Engineering

Come join a team that cares more about each other, customers, patients, and consumers. Our products impact people’s lives dramatically – that’s why we care so much. In this role, you will design packaging and products with and for leading healthcare and consumer product companies.

Vonco is a leading contract manufacturer for healthcare and consumer products. In healthcare, the industries served include fluid transfer containers, specimen collection and transportation, personal protective equipment and supplies, packaging, and infection prevention. For consumers, leading products include fluid, shaped, and sustainable packaging.

Job Purpose:

Designs and integrate custom products and packaging to meet customer expectations. Engage with sales and customers to identify critical design inputs and develop solutions to meet customer needs. Provides design engineering support of new products and packaging, including capital, through the design and development (DISCOVERY, SPARKS, and Road Maps to Commercialization), trials, and commercialization stages.

The engineer will work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Design Engineering, and customers to support new product introductions, process improvements, equipment qualifications, and ongoing manufacturing validation activities.

Design Engineering Job Duties:

• Technical team member capable of designing flexible packaging or devices. Has the ability to estimate cost (by building a bill of materials and manufacturing sets) and present proposals (design assumptions, risks, timeline, and cost) to customers.
• Experience and working knowledge in plastic welding (heat, ultrasonic, or radio-frequency welding) for various flexible materials (PE, PP, PVC, …)
• Proven track record for Design of Manufacturability assessments. Has the ability to take novel concepts and recommend design changes (material and geometric design) to be manufactured effectively
  • Create hand samples using prototyping equipment to show customers existing designs and changes to the concept to support manufacturability
• Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of the product development process.
  • Identify product designs and solutions to meet customer needs.
    • Design multiple options (different geometric designs and materials)
    • Partnering with Operations to understand manufacturing capabilities and equipment capacity, and ensuring that new products are designed for manufacturing.
    • Create design and development plans, design inputs, outputs, and risk management files.
    • Support the design transfer of new products to production
  • Provide planning for complex product development and scale-up.
  • Supports the integration of new products (completing Design Contract Reviews, Product Master Drawings, Quality Planning Checklist, Web Layouts, Lamination and Slitting Instructions)
    • Working with the process engineering team for manufacturing and validating manufacturing processes, as well as creating material specifications.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Maintains system and product information, including quotes and drawings.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and be able to work across various personnel levels

Required Qualifications

· BS degree in Engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

· 3-5 years in the engineering field

· Proficient in AutoCAD (or any similar type of engineering design software)

· Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

· Ability to sit/walk/stand for 8 hours/day and lift 50 lbs.

· Ability to Travel (up to 10-20%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in flexible films, medical packaging, or converting operations.

• Experience with RF welding, heat sealing, extrusion, laminating, pouch manufacturing, or printing technologies.

• Experience supporting customer inquiries and inspections preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Project management and organizational skills

• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy

• Effective communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Customer-focused mindset

• Team Player, positive attitude!