Design Engineer

About The Job A leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning, quality displays for diverse markets, including retailers in the Health and Beauty sector, is seeking a Design Engineer . In this role, you will utilize SolidWorks to produce detailed drawings and instructions for displays and fixtures tailored to the Health and Beauty/Point of Purchase market. Products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities using advanced technologies. Job Duties/Responsibilities SolidWorks engineering: Translate customer specifications into parametric 3D models, select materials, perform tolerance analysis, and validate structural integrity. Cross-functional collaboration: Conduct design review meetings with account management, industrial design, engineering, project management, and production teams. Fixture validation: Ensure compliance with customer specifications, merchandising objectives, and aesthetic standards. CAD modeling: Develop 3D CAD models and assemblies, plus detailed 2D engineering drawings with GD&T specifications. Vendor communication: Collaborate with production teams and external vendors to ensure manufacturability and quality. Retail planograms: Create scaled merchandising layouts to demonstrate product placement and fixture integration. Graphic integration: Use Adobe Illustrator to prepare scaled graphic layouts aligned with CAD drawings. Mentorship: Provide technical oversight to junior engineers. Apply mechanical engineering principles to deliver innovative solutions. Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements 3-6 years of professional experience in design engineering. Demonstrated expertise in SolidWorks (certification preferred). Experience with Adobe Illustrator for scaled layouts. Advanced knowledge of engineering drawing standards and GD&T. Proficiency in CAD software for complex mechanical components and assemblies. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assess manufacturability. Experience managing engineering projects through concept, review, and production release. Flexibility to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong written and verbal technical communication skills. Qualifications And Education Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related field. High-level knowledge of manufacturing methods: acrylic fabrication, sheet metal, extrusions, vacuum forming, CNC machining, and plastic injection molding. Physical Requirements Occasional lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, stooping, standing, and walking (typically under 20 lbs). Prolonged sitting and computer work. Ability to work in varied weather conditions and tolerate typical plant environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr