Global Cutting Technology & DieCutting Expert

Global Cutting Technology & DieCutting Expert

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Department:Solutions Division

Location:Turnhout Belgium

About Cartamundi

Cartamundi is the global leader in play solutions from playing cards to board games collectibles and trading card games. With 3100 team members worldwide we empower people everywhere to Live Different Play Different. Headquartered in Belgium our family-owned company operates 12 manufacturing sites and a global network of design and sales offices across the U.S. Mexico Latin America Europe and Asia Pacific.

Our portfolio includes iconic heritage brands like Bicycle Bee and Copag alongside many beloved local brands. Were also a trusted production and distribution partner for the worlds leading toy and entertainment companies.

With roots dating back to 1765 we combine centuries of craftsmanship with forwardthinking innovation including digital experiences. Our strategy focuses on sustainable profitable growth preserving our planet and our company for generations to come.

BECOME A CARTAMUNDIAN We Can. We Care. We Do. We Play. We Connect.

Your Opportunity

TheCutting Technology & DieCutting Expertis Cartamundis expert in flatbed and rotary diecutting laser and digital knife cutting and downstream blanking/stripping with primary focus onplaying cards board games trading cards stickers/labels and premium collectibles. This role is essential in defining our global cutting standards driving innovation and ensuringtight cuttoprint registration crease quality dimensional accuracy and edge integrityacross all production sites and supplier networks.

The Global Cutting Technology and Die-Cutting Expert closelypartnerswith local manufacturing sites global engineering and R&D to evaluate new cutting technologies optimize processes and maintain our position as a leader infitforpurpose converting quality and product excellence.

This role requires global travel up to 60% supporting technology deployments trials vendor audits and crosssite process alignment.

How You Will Contribute

1) Technology Scouting & Innovation

• Continuously monitor developments inflatbed diecutting rotary diecutting laser cutting digital knife/CNC tables kisscutting scoring/creasing perforation stripping and blankingrelevant to gaming and collectible products.
• Identify evaluate and recommendnew cutting equipment die materials (e.g. steel rule specifications counterplates/matrices) anvil and makeready systems vacuum/holddown technologies static control and automation (robotic load/unload inline vision)that enhance precision throughput or sustainability.
• Lead trials benchmarking and validation of new cutting and creasing technologies in collaboration with R&D and site engineering teams ( accuracy kerf edge quality/burr/fuzzing nicking strategy effectiveness tool life).
• Build business cases for technology adoption includingperformance metrics (OEE Cp/Cpk setup time/SMED) cost impact (scrap tool wear) energy use and scalabilityacross sites.

2) Global Cutting Process Leadership

• Define and maintain companywidecutting and creasing standardsfor all technologies (flatbed/rotary diecut laser/digital knife kisscut for stickers/labels) and all product categories (playing cards board game components packaging collectibles).
• Establishcuttoprint registrationguidelines and camerabased alignment strategies across substrates and print technologies.
• Develop and maintaincalibration routinesfor die height anvil pressure crease channel geometry scoretocut distance and laser parameters (speed power frequency).
• Troubleshoot complex converting issues and guide teams throughroot cause analysisand corrective actions ( edge fuzzing/angel hair cracking at fold weak crease over/undercut die springback warpage dimensional drift).

3) Cutting Process Standardization

• Establish and maintain globalcutting specifications tolerances and SOPsaligned with industry best practices and tailored to the unique requirements of our products and substrates.
• Define quality benchmarks for critical attributes such as:
• Cuttoprint registration(e.g. 0.100.20 mm as productdependent targets)
• Dimensional accuracy & repeatability
• Crease quality(depth bead formation crack resistance foldability)
• Edge quality(minimized burr/fuzzing clean laser edges with controlled heataffected zone)
• Card opacity & stack behavior(for playing/trading cards)
• Nicking strategy(strength vs. denicking efficiency)
• Blanking/stripping yield and stability
• Support local sites in implementingstandardized workflows inline/offline vision measurement and SPCbased quality control.
• Leadcapability assessments SMED/setup reduction and continuous improvementacross global production with focus on OEE scrap reduction and tooling life optimization.

4) CrossFunctional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D on NPI to ensuredesignforcutting feasibility(dieline optimization scoretocut distances perforation patterns)material compatibility(SBS/C1S black/bluecore card stock laminates foils plastics like PET/PVC) anddimensional stabilityfrom prototype to mass production.
• Work with global engineering tospec equipment requirements evaluate vendor proposals and supportinstallation commissioning and process acceptanceof new cutting technologies.
• Support local sites withtraining certification and handson troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with supply chain and vendor management toqualify diemakers counterplate/matrix suppliers digital table/laser OEMs and finishing automation partners.

5) Supplier & Production Partner Management

• Conduct technicalauditsinternally and at converting vendors to ensure compliance with company standards (tooling design rules material handling preventive maintenance safety).
• Provide guidance duringfirstarticle runs cuttoprint alignment sessions and production rampups; approve dielines and cutting samples against specification.
• Establish longterm partnerships withkey diemakers cutting equipment OEMs and vision/automation providers; negotiatetooling performance metrics warranty and service SLAs.

Who You Are

• Extensive handson experience inflatbed/rotary diecutting laser cutting and/or digital knife tableswithinplaying cards board games labels folding cartons packaging or related highprecision converting.
• Strong expertise indie design principles(steel rule selection & bevels crease channel geometry counterplates/matrices nicking and rubbering anvil pressure & makeready).
• Proficiency withCAD/CAM for dielines and nesting(e.g. ArtiosCAD Impact or equivalent) andcamerabased registration systems.
• Deep understanding ofsubstrate behavior(paperboard grain direction moisture & humidity effects laminated/foil structures adhesives for kisscut)static control anddimensional stabilitythrough the printtocut workflow.
• Demonstrated ability toevaluate introduce and scalenew cutting technologies across multiple sites.
• Stronganalytical and problemsolving skills with adatadriven approach(SPC PFMEA DOE Six Sigma/Lean).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability toinfluence crossfunctional teamsand guide vendor partners.
• Experience working in aglobal multisite manufacturing environment; comfortable with travel for trials audits and commissioning.

Why Working With US

We invite you into a varied position with an attractive package and the possibilities for personal and professional growth.

• A dynamic international environment with opportunities to grow innovate and thrive alongside colleagues from around the world.
• The chance to co-shape global communications by contributing to impactful projects that influence how our story is told across borders.
• A role where your creativity and organizational skills matter where you can make a tangible difference in shaping messages channels and projects that resonate.

DEI Statement

Cartamundi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing fair and inclusive employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation race or ethnic origin colour religion or belief age disability national or social origin marital or family status genetic or health information veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.