Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Business Development and Creative teams on design, material selections, value engineering, and pricing strategies that will position STAR to win projects.
• Establish and produce cost estimates for proposals, integrating design, graphics, production and services.
• Research new materials and vendors for a given project.
• Lead and provide work direction and guidance to supporting team (Production Engineer, CAD Engineer, Lead Builder, Production Manager, Graphic Project Manager, and outside vendors as needed).
• Manage the planning, organization, documentation, estimates, timelines, and tasks of projects in partnership with Project Management.
• Ensure effective project handoff from Estimating to Production Engineering.
• Complete AutoCAD drawings (2D and 3D, technical, graphic, CNC, and setup) for assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in internal project meetings, including project margin and variance reviews, new business production meetings and project debriefs.
• Complete daily reporting responsibilities.

• 2-year degree in drafting / design.
• 4+ years of experience in drafting and project management (experience in retail, tradeshow or cabinetry strongly preferred).
• Software proficiency (AutoCAD, MS Office-Excel, internet).
• Willingness and ability to work beyond 40 hours per week during peak periods to ensure client needs are met.