Job Description

Overview:

P activ Evergreen is one of the largest manufacturers of fresh food & beverage packaging in North America, with market leading positions across a broad range of products. We bring our Purpose of Packaging a Better Future to life by producing and distributing high-quality products – many made with recyclable or renewable materials – to food and beverage manufacturers, packers and processors, supermarkets, restaurants, foodservice outlets and other institutions. To learn more, please visit our website at pactivevergreen.com.

Located 16 miles south west of Chicago, Bedford Park is a village in Cook County, Illinois. The population was 580 at the 2010 census. Bedford Park consists of a small residential area and vast amounts of heavy industry sprawling to the east and a small amount to the west.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Position Overview

Design products, prototype molds, and fixturing components and assemblies using 3D CAD software for industrial thermoforming

processes in the foodservice industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Designer/Drafter is responsible for creating and documenting new product and prototype tool designs according to the current

manufacturing strategy, while interacting with and supporting adjacent teams.

• Design 3D parts and assemblies using Creo Parametric consistent with tooling design standards while incorporating innovation

and continuous improvement

• Create and annotate 2D drawings of said parts and assemblies using Creo Parametric and AutoCAD consistent with tooling

design and machine shop standards

• Interact with Product Development team and tooling engineers to ensure manufacturability and compatibility of new tooling

designs

• Collaborate with NPD lab management to provide necessary designs for product quality fixtures for deployment to lab & plant

facilities

• Contribute to continuous improvement of design methodology and standards
• Assist NPD managers & engineers as required with various product family designs as needed.

Skills and Competencies

3D visualization and manipulation, CAD software feature familiarity, complex system interaction, high critical thinking, analytical &

problem solving skills, strong organizational skills, excellent attention to and recollection of fine detail, ability to communicate technical

concepts in a positive and professional manner, Office Suite familiarity

Education and/or Experience Requirements (Qualifications)

• 
  Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or Design, preferably with 1-2 years of mechanical design experience
• OR Associate’s technical degree with 5+ years experience in thermoforming tooling design/similar engineering discipline
• OR 7+ years in tooling design/engineering experience in thermoforming/molded fiber packaging
• 3 years of experience in 3D CAD Design software is required (Creo Parametric preferred, Solidworks, Inventor)
• 2 years of experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office products is required

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: (if applicable)

• 
  Able to sit and use a computer in an office environment for 8+ hours
• Able to occasionally move around following all relevant safety procedures in a machine shop environment
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

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