Senior Technical Solutions Engineer

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We are a 100% employee‑owned visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production. Our focus is on delivering high‑quality products and services while supporting sustainable materials and social change.

The Bernard Group is looking for a Senior Technical Solutions Engineer to serve as a technical authority and trusted partner across sales, sourcing, estimating, engineering, and our vendor network. You will translate customer concepts into manufacturable, cost‑effective retail fixture solutions early in the sales process.

You will leverage expert‑level SOLIDWORKS skills and deep knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to create accurate engineering models, drawings, pricing inputs, and prototypes, supporting high‑level estimating, guiding feasibility decisions, and ensuring strong handoffs to the engineering team.

This senior‑level, highly collaborative, customer‑facing role requires advanced technical judgment, exceptional communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field
• Expert proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, SOLIDWORKS PDM, and relevant engineering tools
• Deep knowledge of materials (wood, metal, plastic), manufacturing processes, and cost drivers
• Strong ability to translate conceptual ideas into accurate models and high‑level engineering designs
• Strong understanding of hardware, finishes, fabrication techniques, and fixture construction
• Experience with prototyping, testing, and validating engineering feasibility
• Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping technologies
• Strong knowledge of G‑Suite, Microsoft Word/Excel, and Adobe products
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing, team‑oriented environment

• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills for client interaction, vendor conversations, and cross‑functional collaboration
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Creative thinking with strong aesthetic sensibilities
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering solutions that meet brand standards and project goals

• Partner with clients, sales, designers, product developers, and project managers to define technical requirements and create high‑level engineering designs
• Lead the design and development of custom retail fixtures from concept through production using SOLIDWORKS
• Create 3D models, drawings (as needed), specifications, and PDF drawing packages for production and estimating
• Provide accurate revision control for all SOLIDWORKS files
• Deliver detailed engineering handoffs that enable the engineering team to finalize work with minimal revisions
• Work with vendor partners to understand fabrication techniques and ensure manufacturability
• Assist with prototypes, testing, and validation of quality and safety requirements
• Select appropriate materials and manufacturing processes to optimize cost and performance
• Create renderings using Photo View
  360 or Visualize (as needed)
• Provide technical support during production, installation, and troubleshooting
• Participate in or lead value‑engineering discussions
• Stay current with industry trends, materials, technologies, and pricing
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on‑time and on‑budget delivery
• Complete quality checks on drawing packages to ensure excellence
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• Willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• Fiercely loyal to both our customers and…