Design Engineer
BMG•Central City, KY
•Hybrid
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Creative Director, the Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving products, systems, and components from concept through production. This role translates functional requirements into practical, manufacturable designs and drawings while ensuring performance, cost, quality, and safety standards are met. The Design Engineer works closely with the Creative Director, Production Director, project managers, fabrication teams, and vendors to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Product Design, or related field)
- 2+ years of experience in design or product development (experience level adjustable)
- Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD (preferred), or similar)
- Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and mechanical design principles
- Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering drawings
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- CAD & technical drawing
- Design for manufacturability (DFM)
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Practical, hands-on engineering mindset
- Clear written and verbal communication
Nice To Haves
- Experience with fabrication, welding, CNC machining, or sheet metal design
- Experience designing mobile equipment, trailers, structures, or displays
- Familiarity with FEA, load calculations, or structural analysis
- Experience working in a production or manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of cost estimating and value engineering
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical, structural, or product components using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD (preferred), or similar)
- Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)
- Perform design calculations, tolerancing, and material selection
- Collaborate with manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective
- Support prototyping, testing, and validation of new designs
- Troubleshoot design issues with Creative Director and implement engineering changes
- Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, safety standards, and quality requirements
- Work with vendors and suppliers on components, materials, and fabrication methods
- Maintain engineering documentation and revision control
- Support continuous improvement initiatives for existing products or systems
- Manage CNC production and 3D printing or additive fabrication technologies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
