Research & Development - R&D Design Engineer 3
About The Position
The Design Engineer develops the next generation of EFCO products, translating concepts into production-ready designs. The role takes products from concept through prototyping, testing, and field trials, then collaborates with the New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer to hand off designs to production. The Design Engineer coordinates with the R&D team and ensures designs meet safety, quality, and performance standards. The role develops practical, low-risk design solutions that improve performance, usability, and manufacturability, while balancing design improvements with project timelines and timely delivery. It owns design projects through field trials, drives design progress and decisions, and collaborates with Manufacturing, NPI, and Quality teams. The Design Engineer also supports testing and field trials, preserves design intent throughout the project lifecycle, and guides junior engineers and technicians on rapid development projects. The position is full-time, regular, exempt, and currently classified as onsite. It reports to the R&D Team Lead, has no supervisory responsibility, and requires minimal travel of 5%–15%.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Civil, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant engineering experience.
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or international equivalent.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills.
- CAD and product design computer skills.
- Proficiency in standard office software.
Nice To Haves
- 7 or more years of relevant engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop next-generation products and practical, low-risk design solutions that enhance performance, usability, and manufacturability.
- Translate concepts into efficient, production-ready designs, emphasizing speed to prototype and validation.
- Balance design improvements with project timelines and prioritize timely delivery.
- Own design projects from concept through field trial, driving rapid execution, iteration, progress, and decision-making.
- Develop designs with practical application and scalability.
- Work closely with Manufacturing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Quality teams.
- Provide design support during testing and field trials.
- Clearly communicate design intent and maintain it throughout the project lifecycle.
- Guide and support junior engineers and technicians on rapid development projects.
- Maintain design standards, best practices, and lessons learned to accelerate team performance and reduce rework.
- Participate in environmental, safety, and health program activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
