SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Wood Dale, IL (On-site)

About OPTO

OPTO designs and manufactures retail fixtures for domestic and international markets. We are a design-led company driven by innovation, a passion for helping our clients succeed, and communication. Our team applies creative thinking across customer proposals, product development, and operations to deliver tailored retail solutions. The excitement, innovation, and passion from all of our team members allows us to curate the best solutions for any retail environment.

With in-house engineering and a responsive, collaborative culture, we adapt quickly to customer needs and provide industry-leading speed and reliability, earning long-term partnerships through performance and trust.

What we are looking for:

The Senior Design Engineer will work within OPTO's component driven modular based store fixture system to expand and develop cost effective design solutions for standard and custom applications. Will work closely with members of the sales team to create unique solutions for the client. The design then needs to be detailed and adapted to suit OPTO's comprehensive in-house and sourced manufacturing processes. The Senior Design Engineer will provide detailed CAD data to allow the manufacturing group to produce the items within their capabilities and the customer's timeline and costs. The Senior Design Engineer will also be responsible for carrying out the duties of the Engineering department, including design, research, prototyping, engineering documentation, estimating and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Produce fixture designs & drawings as required for internal & customer review

Incorporate engineered, efficient, best practice methods in the design/detail of drawings

Manage large or complex custom projects to assure on-time completion

Find, source, develop information and details for efficient production resulting in excellent quality for product development

Create assembly & installation drawings for production and client

Interact regularly with production/manufacturing to assure design/production flow

Create Bills of Materials for all manufactured wood/metal product

Maintain/update all revisions to B.O.M.s

Prioritize cost savings throughout all processes, offering value engineered solutions

Intimately involved in the assembly of prototypes

Follow any other instructions and perform any other duties as requested by manager Requirements and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in design, engineering, or a related field

8+ years of experience as an engineer in a wood or metal manufacturing environment, with a preference for the store fixture industry

Expertise in working with multi-materials such as wood, metal, plastics, glass, and others

Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques in the wood and/or metal industries, including cabinetry, wood materials and joining techniques, laminating processes, and cabinet hardware

Familiarity with sheet metal, metal fabrication, aluminum machining, die casting, and extrusion is a plus

Proficiency in 3D solid modeling, with preference for Autodesk Inventor

Experience with Autodesk software, including AutoCAD, Vault, or equivalent

Ability to mentor and train less experienced engineers.

Contribute to the development of company standards and specifications for engineering designs

Working knowledge of ERP software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas professionally

Strong problem-solving ability, able to quickly address challenges and find effective solutions

Capable of producing quality work under tight deadlines and customer demands

Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple small projects simultaneously, ensuring all key milestones are met while maintaining the highest quality standards Additional Skills:

Ability to communicate quickly, clearly, and effectively across multiple departments

Confident in interacting with customers, peers, and cross-functional teams.

Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Exceptional organizational skills, ensuring efficient task management and project completion What We Offer:

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with employer match, medical, dental, and vision insurance, AD&D and life insurance, and paid time off (PTO)

Bonus Incentive program

Casual office environment

A team of passionate, creative, and fun team who is dedicated to the growth of our company

A diverse work experience where you can see projects come to life. Starting with the inception of projects in marketing and business development, through the concept and development with our design and engineering teams, all the way to fabrication and final delivery to our customers

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position is based in an office environment. The role involves sitting and standing at a desk, frequent in-person and phone communication, and the regular use of standard office equipment, including phones and computers.

Accessibility Accommodation Statement:

OPTO is committed to providing qualified individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs. If you (or another applicant you know) require assistance accessing or reading this job posting or need accommodations during the application process, please contact . OPTO will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to the application process in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

OPTO is an equal opportunity employer. OPTO prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law