Global Cutting Technology Expert

Cartamundi is the worldwide leader in play solutions such as playing cards card & board games and collectibles & trading card games. Its team of nearly 3000 people is united in providing every person the possibility to Live Different Play Different. To achieve this the family-owned company headquartered in Belgium operates a global network of design and sales offices and manufacturing facilities stretching from the US over Latin America and Europe to Japan.

The company houses a global brand portfolio that includes a suite of heritage brands such as Bicycle Bee Copag Shuffle and many locally loved brands. At the same time Cartamundi is a trusted manufacturing and distribution solutions partner for leading toy and entertainment companies.

Given the Cartamundi printing presses have been running since 1765 the company draws on a rich tradition whilst at the same time stimulating innovation in digital and hybrid experiences to stay relevant today and tomorrow.

Cartamundi pursues a strategy of sustainable and profitable growth whilst preserving our planet and the company in excellent condition for generations to come.

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Your function as Global Cutting Technology Expert is to serve as Cartamundis global authority onhigh speedautomateddiecutting/punchinghighprecisionslittingandadvancedblanking/strippingtechnologies. Inthisroleyoudefineandsafeguardourglobalcuttingstandards supportinnovationacrossallconvertingprocessesandensureworldclassprecisionincuttoprintregistrationcreasequalitydimensionalstabilityandedgeintegrity.
Youwillworkcloselywithourglobalmanufacturingnetwork engineeringandR&D teamstoevaluatenewtechnologiesoptimizeprocessesandguideinstallationsandtrialsacrossoursites andsuppliers.
Thisroleisglobalin scopeandrequiresupto5060%internationaltravel.

Your function:

Technology & Innovation

• Scout evaluate and validate cutting technologies (high speed automated die cutting/punching high precision slitting flatbed/rotary diecutting laser digital knife/CNC tables).
• Lead trials benchmarking and business cases for new equipment and materials.
• Drive innovation in precision throughput sustainability and automation.

Global Standards & Best Practices

• Define and maintain cutting and creasing standards across all product categories.
• Establish calibration routines and cuttoprint alignment guidelines.
• Troubleshoot complex converting issues and lead rootcause investigations.

Process Standardization & Continuous Improvement

• Develop global SOPs specifications and quality benchmarks.
• Support sites in implementing SPC inline/offline vision SMED and capability improvements.
• Lead global assessments to optimize OEE scrap and tooling life.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D on designforcutting feasibility materials and dieline optimization.
• Support engineering with equipment specifications vendor evaluations and commissioning.
• Train and support sites in process mastery and technical problemsolving.

Supplier & Partner Management

• Conduct internal and external technical audits.
• Approve dielines samples and firstarticle production.
• Build strong partnerships with diemakers equipment OEMs and automation providers.

Your profile:

You are a seasoned specialist with a strong technical background in highprecision cutting and converting processes. You combine practical handson expertise with analytical thinking and you take pride in delivering work of consistently high quality. You are motivated by technical excellence continuous improvement and the opportunity to contribute to global standards within a complex multisite environment.

You bring the following qualifications and strengths:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience high speed automated die cutting/punching high precision slitting flat bed or rotary die laser and digital knife cutting related converting technologies in playing cards packaging or similar industries.
• Solid expertise in die design principles including steel rule selection bevels crease channel geometry counter plates/matrices nicking rubbering anvil settings and makeready procedures.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM tools for dielines and nesting (e.g. ArtiosCAD Impact) and familiarity with camerabased registration systems.
• A thorough understanding of substrate behaviour including grain direction humidity sensitivity laminated or foil materials PET/PVC and adhesive performance in kisscut applications.
• A structured datadriven problemsolving approach applying PFMEA DOE Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong communication skills enabling you to collaborate effectively with R&D engineering operations teams and supplier partners.
• Experience in a global multisite production environment combined with readiness and flexibility to travel internationally for trials audits and process implementation.

Additional assets (optional):
Experience with automation robotics inline/AIbased inspection systems environmental controls for substrate stability or security/tamperevident cutting solutions.

Our offer:

• A high-impact strategic role shaping the global future of cutting and converting within Cartamundi.
• The opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies high speed automated die cutting and slitting
• Collaboration with world-class teams in engineering R&D operations and supplier networks.
• A culture built on innovation craftsmanship and continuous improvement.
• A global playground where your expertise directly influences product excellence and technological leadership.

Interested

Are you ready for a new challenge Surf to and apply online. We look forward to receiving your resume and application letter.

Contact

Cartamundi Job Team t.a.v Nathalie Oeyen

Visbeekstraat 22 - 2300 Turnhout - Tel.: