Design Engineer

About the role

A leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning, quality displays for diverse markets, including retailers in the Health and Beauty sector, is seeking a Design Engineer. In this role, you will utilize SolidWorks to produce detailed drawings and instructions for displays and fixtures tailored to the Health and Beauty/Point of Purchase market. Products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities using advanced technologies.

Responsibilities

• SolidWorks engineering: Translate customer specifications into parametric 3D models, select materials, perform tolerance analysis, and validate structural integrity.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Conduct design review meetings with account management, industrial design, engineering, project management, and production teams.
• Fixture validation: Ensure compliance with customer specifications, merchandising objectives, and aesthetic standards.
• CAD modeling: Develop 3D CAD models and assemblies, plus detailed 2D engineering drawings with GD&T specifications.
• Vendor communication: Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Retail planograms: Create scaled merchandising layouts to demonstrate product placement and fixture integration.
• Graphic integration: Use Adobe Illustrator to prepare scaled graphic layouts aligned with CAD drawings.
• Mentorship: Provide technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to deliver innovative solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-6 years of professional experience in design engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in SolidWorks (certification preferred).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator for scaled layouts.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T.
• Proficiency in CAD software for complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess manufacturability.
• Experience managing engineering projects through concept, review, and production release.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• High-level knowledge of manufacturing methods: acrylic fabrication, sheet metal, extrusions, vacuum forming, CNC machining, and plastic injection molding.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, standing, and walking (typically under 20 lbs).
• Prolonged sitting and computer work.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and tolerate typical plant environment.