Design Engineer II

Design Engineer II – Dimensional Innovations

DI exists to liberate people from mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.

Reporting to a Senior Design Engineer, this role acts as the bridge between Design and Production, producing models, drawings, and tool paths that are essential for fabrication while maintaining design intent for the client. The Design Engineer II is responsible for working with their assigned team to create and provide unique solutions for our diverse clients and projects, including all aspects of engineering with guidance and collaboration from Engineering team leaders.

The Design Engineer II may be assigned to lead smaller to medium size projects in entirety depending on workload and business needs of the team.

• Utilizes Solidworks at an advanced level including the use of top-down or in-context modeling to produce high-quality, accurate and timely engineering models, drawings, and toolpaths requiring minimal redlining.
• Creates and maintains partnerships with Project Managers, Designers, Project Engineers and Production staff; always providing effective, timely and clear communication.
• Takes strong initiative toward upholding quality standards, improving when necessary and being accountable for all assigned jobs.
• Takes full ownership of project elements to which they are assigned, including guiding and overseeing the work of other Engineering team members if necessary.
• Acting as the point person for detailed communication related to projects across the core team, team email distribution, and coordinating standards of projects (colors, materials ordered parts) with assigned project team members.
• Demonstrates leadership on assigned elements of projects in terms of prioritization, scheduling commitments and meeting or exceeding deadlines.
• Ensures components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
• Releases individual or team drawings to Senior Design Engineer for final approval that are thorough, easy to understand and reflect the best possible solution to any given assignment.
• Communicates at a highly professional level with the client when necessary and delivers exceptional client experiences.
• Provides mentoring and training to less experienced Engineering team members to foster growth with skill set and career development.
• Works proactively with the Production team to own and fix any errors during the production process up to and including install.
• Ensures install details are clearly understood by the assigned Install team members and are carried out correctly.

• Ability to balance design / client needs with fabrication realities.
• Ability to successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and to perform at high levels in a fast paced and ever-changing work environment.
• Ability to read architectural plans, sections and elevations to inform Design Engineering scope.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capacity to find solutions with a collaborative, positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership by example, able to lead and be led.
• Exhibits a positive attitude and team player approach.
• Ability to multi-task and successfully work on multiple project elements simultaneously, delivering high level outcomes.
• Knowledge of casework and millwork.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability and knowledge to focus on process details.
• Dedicated to both project and team success, while also contributing to a positive Engineering team and DI company culture.

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Themed Entertainment Design, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 3-5 years of experience and/or training in the Design Engineering industry or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Subject matter expertise (SME) in one or more designated areas (i.e., ADA, UL programs, etc.) is preferred.
• Technically proficient at an advanced level with Solidworks, including top-down or in-context modeling.
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