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Design and Development Coordinator

Foamcraft, Inc., Mitchell, IN, United States


About Foamcraft
At Foamcraft, we’ve been building high-quality foam solutions for nearly 75 years—combining craftsmanship, innovation, and a strong team culture. Our Mitchell location plays a key role in delivering custom products that meet our customers’ exact needs.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working hands-on, and taking ownership of their work from start to finish.

About the Role
This is an opportunity for a highly capable Design & Development Coordinator to take on a larger role in shaping how parts are designed, developed, and launched into production .
You’ll work at the center of customer requirements, design work, and plant operations—helping ensure parts are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered successfully.

What You’ll Do
Interpret customer prints and requirements to create CAD drawings and CNC-ready files
Coordinate and support prototyping, sampling, and new part development
Set up parts, including bill of materials and costing inputs
Maintain accurate specs, pricing, and revision history
Partner closely with production to ensure successful launches and ongoing performance
Support quality processes, including first article inspections and documentation
Serve as a key resource within the plant for design and development questions
Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and clarity across workflows
Support the team in other ways as needed, including office and production cross-training and support

What You Bring
Experience with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar)
Ability to read and interpret prints and apply strong math skills
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (CNC a plus)
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset—you take initiative and follow through
Ability to communicate effectively across teams

What Makes This Role Different
This isn’t a purely task-based role. You’ll have the opportunity to:
Take ownership of the design and development process
Work cross-functionally with customers and production
Help bring structure, clarity, and consistency to how work gets done

Why Join Foamcraft
Stable, growing company with a long history of success
Team-oriented environment where your contributions matter
Opportunity to grow your skills and expand your impact
Values-driven culture: Integrity, Unity, Activity, Loyalty, Creativity

Details
Full-time
Hourly, Non-Exempt
Based onsite in Mitchell, IN
Pay based on experienced

If you’re someone who enjoys turning ideas into real, manufacturable products—and wants to play a bigger role in how that happens—we’d love to talk with you.