Design Engineer

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing critical components and subsystems for life science, medical, analytical, and industrial OEM manufacturers. This role focuses on the development of custom-engineered products, innovative solutions, and value-added assemblies that meet specific customer requirements.

The Design Engineer manages multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This position plays a key role in supporting revenue growth by delivering high-quality, engineered solutions that align with customer needs and company objectives. Strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential for success in this role.

The goal of this role is to design and develop innovative, high-quality engineered components and solutions that meet customer requirements and support business growth. It focuses on delivering effective technical designs through strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring quality, safety, and manufacturability.

Benefits

• Vacation Pay
• 401K with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Long term disability leave
• Vision insurance

Culture

Vision: Miniature control solutions that improve life and animate the world.

Mission: Putting people first

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all areas of production in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal product quality and best practices.
• Develop unique and innovative designs or modify standard products to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain complete engineering documentation, including product specifications, assembly instructions, and detailed drawings.
• Analyze static and dynamic structures to evaluate and optimize device performance through simulation and experimentation.
• Identify root causes of product or process issues and develop, implement, and verify effective solutions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet customer timelines and project schedules.
• Communicate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Maintain and promote adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the design and production process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college, or a minimum of 5 years experience in engineering related functions with emphasis in design.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong technical expertise with proven troubleshooting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of mechanical drawing standards and design principles.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and 3D modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing timelines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical components and control systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ensure designs and processes comply with OSHA safety standards and identify conditions that could impact employee safety.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and actively contributing to a positive company culture.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to visit customers, trade shows, and between Clippard's two site locations within Cincinnati.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where safety procedures and quality standards are strictly followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Requirements

• Accept a background check to be performed.
• Accept a drug test to be performed.
• US Citizen.
• Lift up to 25 pounds.
• Minimum Bachelors Degree.