Mid-Level Design Engineer

Outform Group • Union City, CA

8h

About The Position

The Design Engineer for our Beauty vertical transforms visualized concepts into manufacturing-ready drawings and provides essential knowledge for manufacturing materials, processes and cost. This is a mid-level position requiring 3–5 years of experience. The role demands solid proficiency in SolidWorks, including the ability to produce full engineering release packs. Working knowledge of PDM is a plus. Responsibilities include checking prototypes and first articles, presenting them to clients as appropriate, and occasional travel to suppliers or clients as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in POP design or related industry, preferably within beauty retail environments.
• Solid proficiency in SolidWorks, including full release of engineering packs.
• Working knowledge of PDM is a plus.
• Experience designing for a variety manufacturing displays is preferred: Plastic sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, extrusions; Metal: sheet metal, wire forming, steel tube and finishing; Wood fabrication: hardware and finishing.
• Comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams (Sales, Account Management, Production).
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to operate in a high pace dynamic environment
• Some travel required <10%.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs

Nice To Haves

• Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess information provided by Client, Sales/Account Management and Project Manager and translate it into engineered design solutions, considering visual and structural integrity and cost-effective manufacturability and assembly.
• Take approved visuals/concepts and produce prototype and manufacturing drawing projects in the form of complete drawing packs with bill of materials.
• Ensure designs suit manufacturing processes and appropriate materials.
• Understand and consider assembly, customer interaction, and safety guidelines.
• Meet agreed-upon deadlines.
• Collaborate closely with Production department colleagues to ensure supply chain requirements are met.
• Assist in assembly and inspection of prototypes and visit factories as needed to verify construction and quality.
• Maintain project documentation per company-defined processes (parts lists, QC guidelines, technical specifications).

What This Job Offers

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