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Design Engineer

Hillsboro Industries
Newton, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Hillsboro Industries?

This position is responsible for leading the design and development of new products from concept through production for manufacturing assemblies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of new products from concept through production
  • Create 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
  • Analyze designs and develop/test prototypes for fabricated structural assemblies.
  • Collaborate with marketing and customer teams to translate user needs into product specifications
  • Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Automation, Design for Assembly (DFA) and Packaging principles in all designs.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers to evaluate materials, processes and tooling options
  • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous product and process improvement
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards applicable to the industry (NHTSA, etc.)
  • Manage engineering change orders (ECO), bill of materials (BOM) and product lifecycle documentation (ECN)

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Strong grasp of principles in Structural Analysis
  • Basic understanding of electrical systems
  • Minimum of one year work experience

Preferred Skills

  • 3 years performing and analyzing FEA Structural analysis
  • 3 Years in a mechanical design position or related field

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