Senior Design Engineer

Job Summary

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering development of retail display solutions, ensuring designs meet requirements for functionality, manufacturability, and cost. This role serves as a lead engineering resource on key programs, driving execution from concept through production.

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Deliver all engineering milestone outputs including ISO drawings, 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, BOMs, and ECOs.
• Ensure engineering solutions reflect manufacturability, cost efficiency, safety, assembly feasibility, and durability across POP retail displays.
• Support prototype builds, first-article inspections, vendor reviews, and maintain all documentation per company process.

Key Responsibilities

• Create complete engineering packs through milestone phases (ISO, L&T, 3D/2D Engineering Release) and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create client-facing ISO drawings communicating fit, form, function, and visual intent.
• Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with appropriate dimensioning and GD&T; release accurate BOMs.
• Engineer for manufacturability, assembly, cost, safety, and field durability across POP processes and materials.
• Support prototype builds and first-article inspections; participate in vendor reviews (
• Maintain project documentation including parts lists, QC guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with Account, Project Management, and Production teams; provide DFM input and drive continuous improvement.

KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)

• Account Teams
• Project Management
• Production
• Vendors/Suppliers
• Quality Teams
• Engineering Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5-8 years of POP display engineering/manufacturing experience, 7+ years experience extremely preferred across various verticals (CE, DIY, Sporting, Fashion, Digital, etc.).
• High proficiency in SolidWorks with ability to deliver full engineering release packs; PDM experience preferred.
• Broad process familiarity: Plastics (sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, extrusions); Metals (sheet, wire, tube, finishing); Wood fabrication/finishing; LED lighting integration.
• Understanding of dimensioning standards and GD&T; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, cross-functional environments; able to manage deadlines.
• Digital technology experience in POP displays is a plus.

Leadership Attributes & Personal Characteristics

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across teams.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and quality engineering.