Design Engineer

Worthington Enterprises • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Design Engineer is a collaborative team member responsible for solving complex
consumer problems by designing and developing innovative, cost-effective product
solutions that meet both customer requirements and internal standards. This role
requires exceptional CAD design skills paired with strong hands-on abilities to
enable rapid prototyping and the design and manufacturing of custom test
equipment. Candidates for this role need to have a solid understanding of
manufacturing processes, strong engineering instincts, and a relentless
dedication to tackling difficult problems. The ideal candidate brings high
curiosity, adaptability to learning new technologies and methods, excellent
communication skills for interacting with internal and external stakeholders,
and the ability to thrive in ambiguity while making timely decisions with
incomplete information. The position supports projects from concept through
production release while consistently meeting quality, cost, and schedule
targets.

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees
are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s
unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief
extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this
position
or other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start
unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with
disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in
employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance
using the careers website, please contact [email protected].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of
market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and
experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building
Products
and Consumer Products.

The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water
solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and
accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools,
outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the
Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman®
(propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™,
Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®,
Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a
people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first
corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and
its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America
and Europe.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 2+ years of relevant design engineering experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles
• Ability to produce complex 3D models and detailed drawings
• High-level proficiency in SolidWorks
• Demonstrated experience releasing new designs into production
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and practices (including machining, injection molding, & metal forming)
• Ability to perform engineering calculations & FEA analysis
• Evidence of well-structured, quality design files combined with a sharp focus on cost efficiency and budget management
• Strong problem-solving skills (individual and team-based)
• Excellent organizational, collaboration, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Concept Development: Observe customer pain points to translate into actionable requirements to drive solutions to the right problems. Collaborate and drive brainstorming and requirement organization to generate innovative design concepts to solve customer problems.
• Design Product Concepts: Develop design concepts into product solutions using best-in-class design and modeling practices while understanding manufacturing capabilities. Collaborate cross functionally with Industrial design, project management, consumer insights, and suppliers to optimize cost, manufacturability, and speed to market.
• Prototype & Test: Prototype design concepts using rapid prototyping and other manufacturing methods. Develop standardized and custom test methods. Design and build test equipment to evaluate both internal design concepts and benchmark competitive offerings.
• Deliver Finalized Design for Production: Make production ready CAD (3D & 2D). Lead: DFMEA, FEA, DFM, Design Reviews, Print Reviews, Design for Sustainability.
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Participate and lead DFMEA, Process Improvement, VOC, After Action Reviews, Product Road Mapping, Stage Gate Reviews, etc.
• Mentorship: Help and mentor interns and entry level engineers in their development as professionals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level