Design Engineer - Kimball Hospitality, Jasper, IN

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications and develop manufacturable hospitality furniture designs
• Create and revise 3D models, 2D shop drawings, sketches, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and customers
• Apply value engineering (VE) and design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
• Ensure products meet customer expectations, ADA requirements, applicable codes, and quality standards
• Specify hardware, materials, sourced components, finishes, and installation details
• Create stone drawings and documentation for sourced products as required
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness prior to release
• Support product testing, installation reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Aid team members in resolving design challenges and meeting project timelines
• Maintain project documentation including model logs and project lists

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Team-oriented, motivated, detail focused, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving, Organizational, and Time Management Skills: Strong interpersonal skills
• Written and Verbal Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Technical Skills: Understanding of engineering practices, ANSI drawing standards, manufacturing processes, and product development procedures
• Knowledge of Furniture Materials: Understanding of furniture materials including wood, metal, plastics, glass, fabrics, acrylics, and electrical components
• Understanding of Hospitality Furniture: Knowledge of furniture materials including wood, metal, plastics, glass, fabrics, acrylics, and electrical components
• Preferred Software Skills & Experience: Solid Edge, Teamcenter, AutoCAD, Revit, Blender, Microsoft Office, Sketchup, Rendering Software