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Engineering Designer

DAKOTA BODIES LLC
Watertown, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026

THE ROLE

The Designer will assist in the design and creation of product models, assemblies, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and drawings in SolidWorks for commercial and production facility needs under direction of engineers and the Director of Engineering. The Design Engineer will maintain product drawings by processing all necessary changes and create drawings per engineering standards. The designer will also perform design calculations and make recommendations for specific elements of a product design in accordance with the applicable codes and standards to which the products are manufactured.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Create new product drawings/models and complete necessary calculations

· Create and/or update product drawings and calculations as necessary for product modifications

· Generate and track Engineering Change Requests and New Product Requests with research for the required change

· Apply basic engineering principles in the design of new or modified products

· Reviews regulatory artwork for production and manufacturing

· Ability to apply standards to design work completed

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

· Proficient 2D drawing and 3D modeling ability through use of SolidWorks. Prior work experience with Solid Works required.

· Communication skills to organize problem solving which is then reflected in engineering designs

· Mechanical design knowledge

· Preferred Certification in Solid Works and 3 to 5 years of related experience

· Prefer Knowledge of GD&T and weld call outs

· Proficient in use of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Must have strong math skills

· Must be detail oriented

· Must work well with a team

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