Senior Technical Solutions Engineer

Job Description

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out.

And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

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

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. You will also support high-level estimating, guide feasibility decisions, and ensure strong handoffs to the engineering team for finalization.

This is a senior-level, highly collaborative, customer-facing engineering role that 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 variety of these traits will help land you this job:

• 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

On top of that you must have:

• 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

In this position, you will:

• 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…