Senior Design Engineer

Solid Works | Product Development | Employee-Owned Manufacturer | ESOP | Career Growth

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Robert Donohue
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Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

For more than 50 years, we have designed and manufactured innovative retail solutions used by some of North America's largest retailers. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a direct stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We continue to invest heavily in our people, our facilities, and our future. A recent $10 million expansion of our Bowling Green headquarters has enhanced our manufacturing capabilities and created new opportunities for growth. Our culture is built around ownership, teamwork, integrity, and supporting employees both professionally and personally.

As we continue to expand our engineering capabilities and develop innovative retail solutions, we are seeking a Senior Design Engineer who can bring strong product design expertise, manufacturing knowledge, and Solid Works experience to our team.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary
• 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
• Strong work-life balance and flexible scheduling
• Up to $200 per child toward qualifying childcare expenses
• Free Dental & Vision coverage for employees and families
• Health Insurance
• Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Free Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO, Sick Time, and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteer Hours
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Corporate Chaplain Program
• Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization
• Leadership team invested in employee development

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead product design efforts from concept through production while ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, cost objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible engineering position supporting Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and key customer programs. The Senior Design Engineer will play a critical role in bringing new products from concept through production while ensuring manufacturability, quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with sheet metal product design, Solid Works, manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Responsibilities
Product Design & Development

• Design and develop products using Solid Works 3D modeling software
• Create detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation
• Develop and manage project timelines throughout the product development process
• Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Create flat patterns and manufacturing documentation for CNC programming
• Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis as needed
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory requirements
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles throughout the design process
• Manage engineering documentation, part numbers, and revision control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of product design experience within a manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency with Solid Works or other 3D parametric CAD software
• Strong understanding of sheet metal design and fabrication processes
• Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience
• Experience designing fabricated metal or sheet metal products
• Experience supporting CNC manufacturing environments
• ERP system experience including BOMs, routings, and standard costing
• Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD platforms
• Familiarity with UL, ADA, NSF, or related industry standards
• Experience with engineering simulations and failure analysis
• Product development experience within a make-to-order or custom manufacturing environment

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