Design Engineer

Design Engineer


Job Summary

• Design, model and test prototypes for products
• Conduct research and create design proposals for projects
• Establish design briefs
• Create concepts, performance and production criteria
• Identify and select materials needed for production
• Produce final hand drawings and specifications
• Create parts lists
• List costs involved in production
• Make samples of working models for demonstration
• Plan marketing initiatives for product
• Negotiate appropriate production processes
• Improve usability of an item
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) to design concepts
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Performs work under general supervision
• Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess solid working knowledge of subject matter
• May provide leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Typically require a bachelor's degree and 2 to 4 years of experience

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Technical skills
• Vision
• Creativity
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Planning skills
• Leadership skills