Industrial Design Engineer

About UPC

UPC designs and manufactures high-quality retail store fixtures and point-of-purchase (P.O.P.) displays that bring brands to life. Located in Madison, WI, our 120,000 sq. ft. clean, modern facility is home to a collaborative team that takes pride in craftsmanship, innovation, and continuous improvement. Family-owned for over 48 years, UPC is growing—and we’ve done that by being employee-centric, fostering strong teamwork, and maintaining exceptional employee retention. We believe great ideas come from empowered people.

About the Role

As an Industrial Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in shaping innovative retail solutions from concept through production. This is a hands-on, collaborative position that blends creativity, engineering, and process improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative design concepts that meet customer needs and expand UPC’s design portfolio
• Create a full range of design deliverables—from 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 cross-functional 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 UPC’s technical evolution through flexibility, innovation, and problem-solving
• 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

Requirements

• 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