Design Engineer

Seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join a growing manufacturing team. This is a direct hire opportunity for an engineer with experience designing products and components in a plastic (preferred) or steel manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and refining product designs from concept through production while collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and customer-facing teams.

Product Design & Development

• Design components and assemblies using CAD software such as Solid Works, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Develop detailed 2D drawings and 3D models, including GD&T annotations, tolerances, and material specifications.
• Lead Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews to optimize designs for production.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), and design records throughout the product lifecycle.

Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are production-ready and tooling is optimized.
• Support first article inspections (FAI) for new and revised products.
• Investigate and resolve production issues related to dimensions, materials, and process variations.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with sales, project management, and customers to translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Participate in design reviews, FMEA activities, and technical presentations.
• Support cost-reduction efforts through design improvements, material substitutions, and process enhancements.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (steel).
• 3-7 years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with plastics or steel products/components is required.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably Solid Works.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong technical problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with experience reviewing engineering drawings and documentation.
• Collaborative approach to working across departments.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on quality, efficiency, and innovation.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Direct hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential.
• Opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing and product development projects.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Design Engineer opportunity by sending your resume to Kerry at K