Design Engineer

About The Job

A leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning, quality displays for diverse markets, including retailers in the Health and Beauty sector, is seeking a Design Engineer
. In this role, you will utilize Solid Works to produce detailed drawings and instructions for displays and fixtures tailored to the Health and Beauty/Point of Purchase market. Products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities using advanced technologies.

• Solid Works engineering:
  Translate customer specifications into parametric 3D models, select materials, perform tolerance analysis, and validate structural integrity.
• Cross-functional collaboration:
  
  Conduct design review meetings with account management, industrial design, engineering, project management, and production teams.
• Fixture validation:
  Ensure compliance with customer specifications, merchandising objectives, and aesthetic standards.
• CAD modeling:
  Develop 3D CAD models and assemblies, plus detailed 2D engineering drawings with GD&T specifications.
• Vendor communication:
  Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to ensure manufacturability and quality.
• Retail planograms:
  Create scaled merchandising layouts to demonstrate product placement and fixture integration.
• Graphic integration:
  Use Adobe Illustrator to prepare scaled graphic layouts aligned with CAD drawings.
• Mentorship:
  Provide technical oversight to junior engineers.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to deliver innovative solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 3-6 years of professional experience in design engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in Solid Works (certification preferred).
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator for scaled layouts.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T.
• Proficiency in CAD software for complex mechanical components and assemblies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess manufacturability.
• Experience managing engineering projects through concept, review, and production release.
• Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field.
• High-level knowledge of manufacturing methods: acrylic fabrication, sheet metal, extrusions, vacuum forming, CNC machining, and plastic injection molding.

• Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, standing, and walking (typically under 20 lbs).
• Prolonged sitting and computer work.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions and tolerate typical plant environment.