What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at RPC Company?
Design Engineer – Full-Time, Onsite (5 Days/Week)
Early-career opportunity with real ownership, hands-on design work, and products that actually make it to market.
If you love solving practical problems, creating smart designs, and watching your ideas turn into real products, this role is built for you. Join a collaborative team where you’ll grow your skills, contribute to new product development, and influence designs from concept all the way to production.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and refine product designs using sound engineering principles and creative problem-solving
- Collaborate with offshore engineering teams to move designs from prototype → production
- Evaluate materials, performance, and regulatory compliance
- Work with suppliers to ensure accurate execution of design intent
- Partner with sales, engineering, and manufacturing to improve product outcomes
- Recommend improvements that enhance performance, reduce cost, or streamline manufacturing
- Provide production support and troubleshoot design-related issues
- Interpret customer specs and create solid models for concept reviews
- Conduct design verification to ensure quality and standards compliance
- Create or refine 3D models and photorealistic renderings for presentations and artwork
What You Bring
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
- 1–3 years of product design experience (internships/co-ops count!)
- Strong understanding of mechanical design fundamentals
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Clear, confident communication skills
- Proficiency in 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks); KeyShot/Photoshop a plus
- Highly organized with a growth mindset and eagerness to learn
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Your work becomes real — designs go into production quickly
- Impactful, small-team environment where your ideas matter
- Clear paths for growth: advanced design, materials, project leadership, supplier development
- Strong mentorship from experienced engineers
- Diverse, creative projects that keep every day interesting
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
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