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Design Engineer III

ACO USA
Mentor, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 7/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/31/2026
ACO, Inc. Design Engineer III Position Description

Design Engineer Iii Summary

Applies engineering skills to product development and process design. Prepares clear, complete, and accurate working plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches or notes by performing the following duties. Assists Research and Development (R&D) Supervisor with various aspects of product development. Conducts or arranges laboratory and production testing for products and materials. Assists in process improvements.

Design Engineer Iii Essential Functions

  • Makes 3D CAD models of current parts, modifications to parts, and drawings/blueprints from CAD models. Checks dimensions of parts, specifications of materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to whole structure or project, and product testing to industry standards
  • Utilizes knowledge of various processes, engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings
  • Apply engineering principles to design and improvement of new products
  • Assist in specification, selection, and evaluation of materials
  • Design and evaluate production processes, including specification of process equipment and process flow
  • Learn and apply industry standards and manufacturing processes/limitations to product design
  • Make any adjustments or changes necessary following standard change management process
  • Uses correctly and stores all drawings (all formats) in the company PDM (drawing archive) in use
  • Helps other departments in case of layout needs (Trade shows, Office layout, Plant layouts)
  • Assist in quality control program
  • Assist in environmental, health, and safety compliance practices
  • Comply with company policies and procedures

Design Engineer Iii Competencies

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Active Listening and Learning

Teamwork

Technical Capacity

Mathematics

DESIGN ENGINEER III EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Mechanical or Civil, Engineering, or strong knowledge of engineering principles
  • Experience in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field: 4 -7 Years
  • Experience in project management & cost estimating helpful: 4 - 7 Years
  • 2 years Autodesk Inventor or SolidWorks experience
  • Experience interpreting product design layouts, and basic drafting room practices
  • Experience using calipers and other gauges to check measurements
  • Experience with metal fabricated parts and/or metal fabricating equipment extremely helpful

Design Engineer Iii Other Skills

  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
  • Knowledge of basic drafting room practices
  • Able to read engineering / architectural drawings
  • 3D CAD proficiency
  • Outside of box thinker, creative in engineering and steel modification; strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite products

Design Engineer Iii Physical Demands And Work Environment

  • Occasionally required to stand or walk
  • Continually required to sit and work on a computer
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Design Engineer Iii Other Duties

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation details: 85000-100000 Yearly Salary

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