Technical Designer II

DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS INC • Overland Park, KS

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Designer II bridges Design and Production by producing models, drawings, and tool paths for fabrication while maintaining the client’s design intent. Working with an assigned team, the role develops solutions for diverse clients and projects, handling engineering work with guidance and collaboration from Engineering team leaders. Depending on team workload and business needs, the Technical Designer II may lead smaller to medium-sized projects from start to finish.

This role uses SolidWorks to create accurate, high-quality engineering deliverables and works closely with project managers, designers, project engineers, production staff, and installation teams. The position may involve client communication, mentoring less experienced Engineering team members, and taking ownership of assigned project elements through production and installation. It is an onsite, salaried exempt position based at DI’s headquarters in Overland Park, Kansas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Themed Entertainment Design, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience and/or training in the Design Engineering industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modeling.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Adobe Illustrator.
• Ability to balance design and client needs with fabrication realities.
• Ability to execute projects on tight deadlines in a fast-paced, changing work environment.
• Ability to read architectural plans, sections, and elevations to inform Design Engineering scope.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to find solutions collaboratively and with a positive attitude.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and be led, demonstrate leadership by example, and work as a team player.
• Ability to multitask across multiple project elements and deliver high-level outcomes.
• Knowledge of casework and millwork.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Commitment to project and team success and to contributing to a positive Engineering team and company culture.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to occasionally reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to talk and hear.

Nice To Haves

• Subject matter expertise in one or more designated areas, such as ADA or UL programs.
• Experience with structural metal, sheet metal, plastics, or plywood/MDF fabrication processes.
• Experience with Rhino/Grasshopper.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modeling, to produce accurate and timely engineering models, drawings, and tool paths that require minimal redlining.
• Maintain effective, timely, and clear communication and partnerships with Project Managers, Designers, Project Engineers, and Production staff.
• Uphold quality standards, improve them when needed, and remain accountable for assigned jobs.
• Take ownership of assigned project elements, including guiding and overseeing other Engineering team members when necessary.
• Serve as a point person for detailed project communication across the core team and team email distribution, and coordinate project standards such as colors and ordered materials with team members.
• Demonstrate leadership in prioritization, scheduling commitments, and meeting or exceeding deadlines for assigned project elements.
• Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards.
• Submit thorough, understandable drawings reflecting the best solution to the Senior Design Engineer for final approval.
• Communicate professionally with clients when needed and deliver exceptional client experiences.
• Mentor and train less experienced Engineering team members to support their skills and career development.
• Work proactively with Production to identify and fix errors through the production process, including installation.
• Ensure installation details are understood by assigned installation team members and carried out correctly.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Health Savings Account match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Eight paid holidays plus an employee-chosen floating holiday annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Potential quarterly bonuses when company goals are achieved.

What This Job Offers

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