Senior Design Engineer

Jobot

Bowling Green, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$70,000–$95,000 Per Year

SKILLS

3D Modeling, Assembly Drawings, Autodesk Inventor, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) Systems, Childcare, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Design Services, Document Management, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electrical Engineering, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Management, Failure Analysis, Health Insurance, Industry Standards, Leadership, Legal, Life Insurance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Requirements, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Multitasking, NSF Audio Formats, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Product Support, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Sales, Sheet Metal Design, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Staff Development, Standard Costing, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Tuition Reimbursement

LOCATION

Bowling Green, KY

POSTED

1 day ago

SolidWorks | Product Development | Employee-Owned Manufacturer | ESOP | Career Growth

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Salary: $70,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

For more than 50 years, we have designed and manufactured innovative retail solutions used by some of North America's largest retailers. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a direct stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We continue to invest heavily in our people, our facilities, and our future. A recent $10 million expansion of our Bowling Green headquarters has enhanced our manufacturing capabilities and created new opportunities for growth. Our culture is built around ownership, teamwork, integrity, and supporting employees both professionally and personally.

As we continue to expand our engineering capabilities and develop innovative retail solutions, we are seeking a Senior Design Engineer who can bring strong product design expertise, manufacturing knowledge, and SolidWorks experience to our team.

Why join us?

Competitive salary
100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)
Strong work-life balance and flexible scheduling
Up to $200 per child toward qualifying childcare expenses
Free Dental & Vision coverage for employees and families
Health Insurance
Free Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Free Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
PTO, Sick Time, and 10 Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Hours
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym Membership Discounts
Corporate Chaplain Program
Career growth opportunities within a growing manufacturing organization
Leadership team invested in employee development

Job Details

We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead product design efforts from concept through production while ensuring designs meet customer requirements, manufacturing capabilities, cost objectives, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

This is a highly visible engineering position supporting Product Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Purchasing, and key customer programs. The Senior Design Engineer will play a critical role in bringing new products from concept through production while ensuring manufacturability, quality, cost efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience with sheet metal product design, SolidWorks, manufacturing processes, ERP systems, and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

Responsibilities
Product Design & Development

Design and develop products using SolidWorks 3D modeling software
Create detailed manufacturing drawings, assembly drawings, and engineering documentation
Develop and manage project timelines throughout the product development process
Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Create flat patterns and manufacturing documentation for CNC programming
Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis as needed
Ensure designs comply with customer specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory requirements
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles throughout the design process
Manage engineering documentation, part numbers, and revision control

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
5+ years of product design experience within a manufacturing environment
Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks or other 3D parametric CAD software
Strong understanding of sheet metal design and fabrication processes
Experience creating detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Experience supporting manufacturing and production operations
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Design for Manufacturing (DFM) experience
Experience designing fabricated metal or sheet metal products
Experience supporting CNC manufacturing environments
ERP system experience including BOMs, routings, and standard costing
Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, or similar CAD platforms
Familiarity with UL, ADA, NSF, or related industry standards
Experience with engineering simulations and failure analysis
Product development experience within a make-to-order or custom manufacturing environment

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Jobot

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com