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Design Engineer

Carolina Components Group, Inc
Durham, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

Summary

The Design Engineer is responsible for the planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of product drawings. This position will follow all engineering principles and will work closely with the Production, Quality and Sales teams. Bio-pharma experience preferred but willing to train the right applicant.

Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Analyze sketches, specifications, and related data and drawings to determine design factors
  • Provide technical drawings for customer review/approval using CAD software
  • Assist on internal projects such as technical studies, product design, and product testing
  • Review product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer requirements and related specifications
  • Create technical data packages including drawings, BOMS, and assembly instructions
  • Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases
  • Establish and maintain an electronic library for all technical drawings
  • Assemble prototypes to ensure designs have the proper form, fit and function
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience with AutoCAD or similar software
  • Must be a creative, resourceful and organized engineering design professional

Physical Demands

  • Be able to lift to 50 lbs
  • May be required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms
  • Must be a creative, resourceful, and organized engineering design professional

Work Environment

  • Work is normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment and throughout a heated manufacturing and warehouse facility
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate

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