Design Engineer

Location: Northborough, MA, USA

Last application date: September 4, 2026

About the role

Responsible for various engineering assignments starting from the basic idea and carrying through to the completion of plans. Activities may include developing a new product model or investigating the benefits of a new process. Works with other members of the engineering group and coordinates their specialized contributions to the development of the project.

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction
  • Work alongside the Project Management, Commercial, and Development teams and be responsible for all technical aspects of the New Product Introduction.
  • Design of production and development tooling and coordination of tooling purchases.
  • Conduct feasibility reviews and technical assessments.
  • Perform cost analysis on new designs as well as currently manufactured products.
  • Handle data configuration management and ERP configurations.
  • Create manufacturing drawings.
  • Form and write Bills of Materials, Routers, and Quality Inspection plans to ensure product manufacture is repeatable and consistent with established cost and quality standards.
• Project Planning
• Sealing Solutions Design – Airframe and Engine Seals
  • Design to customer or internal specifications.
  • Produce concepts, designs, and technical proposals.
  • Conduct design validations, FEA, and prototyping.
  • Write technical proposals, test plans, and reports.
  • Keep knowledge of new materials and technological documents up to date for maximum quality of design and cost effectiveness.
  • Assist in customer management of all technical issues relating to new business opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Develop internal systems.
  • Support operations and assist in problem-solving.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Work with manufacturing Engineering on the manufacturability of all new designs.
  • Maintain cooperative relationships with other managers, supervisors, and employees.
  • Respect the confidentiality of Company, vendor, and customer information.
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform in an independent manner with little direct supervision.
  • Keep abreast of new developments relative to manufacturing, industry trends, competition, applicable legal requirements, etc., as well as new systems and equipment.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• Design Engineer experience: 5+ years (preferred).
• Production/Manufacturing experience: 5+ years (preferred).
• CAD System: SolidWorks (preferred).

Skills

• Strong ability and experience using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• High proficiency in drawing standards and GD&T.
• Passionate about engineering with a strong understanding of fundamentals.
• Excellent attention to detail and high standards of quality.
• Experience working within a similar role in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision.
• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and MS Access.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay

Compensation range: $80,000–$100,000 annually.