Design Engineer II
About The Position
Dimensional Innovations is hiring a Design Engineer II to help translate design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions for experiential and built-environment projects. The role sits at the intersection of design and fabrication and works closely with Designers, Engineers, Project Management, and Production teams to bring projects from idea to reality. The position is suited to someone early in their career who is interested in both design aesthetics and the technical work of making physical projects real. The Design Engineer II creates 3D models and detailed drawings in SolidWorks, supports fabrication-ready documentation, learns and applies fabrication methods, materials, and industry standards, and helps project teams address technical challenges during design and production. The role contributes to accuracy, quality, and consistency across deliverables. Projects may include exhibits, environments, retail, and themed experiences. This is an onsite, salaried exempt position at DI’s headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas. The work environment may include wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. Dimensional Innovations is a 100% employee-owned company. The company describes its culture as team-oriented and focused on maintaining a positive attitude under tight deadlines and commitment to the work. Quarterly bonuses may be available as company goals are achieved.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience; internships or project work are included.
- Advanced technical proficiency with SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modeling.
- Technical proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator.
- Exposure to fabrication methods such as wood, metal, and plastics.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings; architectural or mechanical drawing experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, climbing, crouching, or crawling, and the required visual, talking, and hearing abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, or Adobe Illustrator.
- Interest in experiential design, exhibits, or themed environments.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural or mechanical drawings.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
- Help translate design intent into fabrication-ready documentation.
- Collaborate with Design, Project Management, Production, and other cross-functional teams.
- Learn and apply fabrication methods, materials, and industry standards.
- Support project teams in solving technical challenges during design and production.
- Contribute to accuracy, quality, and consistency across deliverables.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with company match.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Seven paid holidays plus an employee-chosen floating holiday annually.
- Paid parental leave.
- Monthly free lunch.
- Anniversary service awards.
- Peer recognition program.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Health Savings Account match.
- Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Potential quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
