Industrial Design Engineer

Industrial Design Engineer

Madison WI Full-Time

About Universal Presentation Concepts (UPC)

At UPC we design and manufacture highquality retail store fixtures and pointofpurchase (P.O.P.) displays that bring brands to life. Located in Madison WI our 120000 sq. ft. clean modern facility is home to a collaborative team that takes pride in craftsmanship innovation and continuous improvement.

Familyowned for over 48 years UPC is growingand weve done that by being employeecentric fostering strong teamwork and maintaining exceptional employee retention. We believe great ideas come from empowered people.

Why Join UPC

Were expanding and looking for talented professionals across Design Engineering Administrative and Manufacturing roles. If you want to work in an environment where your ideas matter and your work has tangible impact UPC may be the place for you.

Position Summary

As an Industrial Design Engineer youll play a key role in shaping innovative retail solutions from concept through production. This is a handson collaborative position that blends creativity engineering and process improvement within a fastpaced manufacturing environment.

What Youll Do

• Develop innovative design concepts that meet customer needs and expand UPCs design portfolio
• Create a full range of design deliverablesfrom concept sketches to detailed production drawings
• Produce clear concise manufacturing instructions to ensure quality and consistency
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to evolving requirements
• Organize and maintain project files to support efficient workflows and version control
• Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams to align design engineering and production goals
• Work across multiple file formats and design tools to ensure smooth interoperability
• Apply knowledge of networking file management and cloud technologies to support collaboration
• Champion the adoption of new tools and technologies to improve efficiency and communication
• Contribute to UPCs technical evolution through flexibility innovation and problemsolving
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the design and engineering team

Tools & Work Environment

• CAD Software: AutoCAD
• 3D Modeling: Blender
• Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop Illustrator and more
• ERP System: Odoo

What Were Looking For

• Preferably 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD SolidWorks or similar)
• A portfolio showcasing relevant design and engineering work
• Familiarity with basic IT concepts including operating systems software file formats and cloud tools
• Strong communication skills and comfort working across departments
• Demonstrated aptitude working within an ERP system (Odoo or similar)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid holidays
• And more

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