Design Engineer

Job Description

Summary

The Design Engineer will develop and design ideas for new products along with modifying existing products and/or processes to increase efficiency or quality. This position is responsible for making products that meet client requirements and ensuring that the product can be made cost-effectively and efficiently.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional hours will be required based on business needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Provide communication and guidance regarding project materials to use, how to build, etc. on all projects to Estimator

Review projects with Sales/PMs from prototype stage through production stage to ensure accuracy of details and follow up regarding any missing information required to engineer product

Prioritize prototype and project schedules based on deadline

Create AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings for overall views of the project at hand (front view, side view, etc) and individual parts with dimensions and detailed descriptions.

Obtain drawing approval from Sales team for prototype building

Collaborate with Purchasing on specific material requirements to ensure availability for use in respective project

Enter in JobBoss (ERP system) the required materials from sheet goods to various hardware

Review and effectively communicate with purchasing department when materials need to be ordered

Collaborate with prototype department on required expectations and steps to create the sample by receiving and providing input from sales team and/or Prototype Specialist and notating any changes

Review prototype CNC programs with the machining department, advising of sheet layouts, etc.

Inform production department of the prototype and project details, including timeline of project, and any specific instructions

Answer questions on projects and/or review items with shop employees

Suggest process improvements and cost savings on various projects

Expected to maintain high level of understanding of material options, pros/cons, general pricing structure, etc. as well as stay up to date on current market conditions of materials

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or work experience in the display industry required

Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a design engineer or structural engineer

Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks, Adobe Illustrator required

Must have previous work experience with CNC Programming, tooling for machining required

POP/product display industry experience highly preferred

Experience with MS Excel required and JobBOSS experience a plus.

Work experience with plastics, woodworking, cabinetry design, and printing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Organized, methodical and detailed-orientated

Ability to work with multiple projects and deadlines

Strong ability and preference of working in a fast-paced environment

Strong math and analytical skills

Effective communication skills – oral and written.

Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks/projects.

Highly motivated, passionate, and self-starter

Ability to work independently

Work Environment

Office environment and manufacturing environment

Full-time