Design Expert

Card Prototyping Specialist

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

This is an on-site position in Montgomeryville, PA.

This position is eligible for the Americas referral program for external candidates: Tier 1 - $2500 Referral Bonus.

Thales DIS is looking for a Card Prototyping Specialist to join the manufacturing team in Montgomeryville, PA. This person will handle the manufacturing of card prototypes/sample proofs and on-site Press Checks for Thales Customers. They will participate together with the customer design/marketing team in the card design creation by offering Thales's innovative cards solutions and printing expertise. The Card Prototyping Specialist supports the CSR team when customers request advice about Thales Card products and options available. This role is also in charge of handling the retains and sample cards to support the customer production launch.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Participate in conference call with Customer design/marketing team and give the relevant advice when a new design needs to be launched.
• Define with the support of Studio&Prepress the best way to produce press proofs and makes sure are within Thales quality standards.
• Follow the sample proofs manufacturing and delivery schedule.
• Organizes and coordinates the press checks and press proofs.
• Ensure the technical review form is updated according to the produced samples.
• Contribute to the new products qualification.
• Perform and record the samples quality checks.
• Ensure the proper housekeeping of the prototyping lab and shop floor.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years' relevant working experience in Studio and Printing or its related services.
• Customer-oriented and customer-focused
• Able to work autonomously and with minimal direction

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Printing Science, Graphic Design or equivalent
• Strong knowledge in Printing process: digital, offset and silkscreen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Team Player with dynamic personality.
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Physical Demands

The position is for working in the Production floor and the Prototyping Lab. Production floor may be subject to chemical odors and loud noises, as well as long periods of standing.

Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: M-F 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Physical Environment: Manufacturing workshop

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) 74,796.75 - 124,661.25 USD Annual.

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program