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Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The Production Design Engineer will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting product designs that can be efficiently manufactured at scale. This role bridges the gap between design and production, ensuring that products meet quality, cost, and performance standards while aligning with company objectives.

What you’ll do as a Production Design Engineer:

+ Convert CAD files into internal documentation and production-ready formats that align with shop floor standards and ensure manufacturability.

+ Drive cost-effective tooling strategies, including die purchasing decisions, to meet both quality and budgetary goals.

+ Optimize sheet layouts and collation strategies to balance customer specifications with material utilization and cost efficiency.

+ Work closely with production planning to inform routing decisions based on tooling limitations, equipment capacity, and operational constraints.

+ Partner with production and operations teams to resolve real-time manufacturing challenges with agility and cross-functional coordination.

+ Ensure all manufacturing instructions are complete, accurate, and easy to follow, minimizing the risk of production errors.

+ Standardize internal procedures and templates to improve instruction quality, reduce variation, and enhance manufacturing efficiency.

+ Establish and maintain accurate color curves between pre-press and production to ensure color consistency and quality.

+ Other duties as assigned.

We’re looking for a Production Design Engineer with:

+ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related experience.

+ 3+ years of experience in a production design or manufacturing engineering role.

+ Proficiency in CAD software and production documentation tools.

+ Strong understanding of tooling, die design, and material optimization.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

+ Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

+ Experience with color management systems and pre-press processes

+ Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.

+ Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

+ Experience in a print or packaging manufacturing environment.

Benefits a Production Design Engineer Can Expect from Cartamundi:

+ Competitive pay

+ Climate controlled facility

+ 401(k) with company match

+ Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one

+ HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)

+ Life insurance

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

+ Paid time off

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

+ Move throughout the entire facility to attend to various issues

+ Work effectively in teams across functional groups with strong communication skills and the ability to lead

+ Perform sedentary work on various computer systems

+ This Production Design Engineer position is located on-site in our Dallas, TX facility

Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi!

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify (file:///C%3A/Users/jessica.meraz/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Olk/Attachments/ooa-185c90fe-8837-4294-8de9-316e2f60fb43/462f7c3a982c3db826c1187cda6030042bcf316ecfaaf9b3934d3c1dd79cc27a/dhs.gov/e-verify) .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.