Summary

The Design Engineer will develop and design ideas for new products along with modifying existing products and/or processes to increase efficiency or quality. This position is responsible for making products that meet client requirements and ensuring that the product can be made cost-effectively and efficiently.

**The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. Additional hours will be required to work based on business needs. This is a requirement for this position.**

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide communication and guidance regarding project materials to use, how to build, etc. on all projects to Estimator
• Review projects with Sales/PMs from prototype stage through production stage to ensure accuracy of details and follow up regarding any missing information required to engineer product
• Utilize Monday.com as our workflow manager between departments (from updates, approvals, Eng. Check list etc.)
• Prioritize prototype and project schedules based on deadline
• Create AutoCAD/SolidWorks drawings for overall views of the project at hand (front view, side view, isometric view, etc.) and individual parts with dimensions and detailed descriptions.
• Obtain drawing approval from Sales team for prototype/production building
• Enter in JobBoss (ERP system) the required materials from sheet goods to various hardware
• Collaborate with Purchasing on specific material requirements to ensure availability for use in respective project
• Produce CNC programs per routing requirements
• Review prototype CNC programs with the machining department, advising of sheet layouts, etc.
• Review and effectively communicate with purchasing department when materials need to be ordered
• Collaborate with prototype department on required expectations and steps to create the sample by receiving and providing input from sales team and/or Prototype Specialist and notating any changes
• Inform production department of the prototype and project details, including timeline of project, and any specific instructions
• Answer questions on projects and/or review items with shop employees
• Suggest process improvements and cost savings on various projects
• Expected to maintain high level of understanding of material options, pros/cons, general pricing structure, etc. as well as stay up to date on current market conditions of materials

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or work experience in the display and/or POP industry required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a design engineer or structural engineer
• Proficiency with AutoCAD/SolidWorks and Adobe Illustrator required
• Must have previous work experience with CNC Programming, tooling for machining required
• POP/product display industry experience highly preferred
• Experience with MS Excel required and JobBOSS/Monday.com experience a plus.
• Work experience with plastics, woodworking, cabinetry design, and printing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organized, methodical and detailed-orientated
• Ability to work with multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong ability and preference of working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Effective communication skills – oral and written.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks/projects.
• Highly motivated, passionate, and self-starter
• Ability to work independently

Work Environment

Office environment and manufacturing environment