Job Summary
The Design Engineer II plays a critical role in driving innovation and executing the product development strategy for the Client. This position is responsible for leading key phases of the design lifecycle — including ideation, prototyping, validation, and production handoff — to transform new product ideas into commercially viable solutions. The role directly supports the Client’s long-term product roadmap and collaborates across departments to ensure new and existing products are informed by consumer insights, material research, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research and gather consumer insights to inform new product concepts
- Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, drafts, and conceptual imagery
- Create and support product documentation, procedures, and revision histories for both new and legacy products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements including cost targets, production volume, and performance / aesthetic criteria
- Lead specific handoff activities between Innovation & Development (I+D) and Production, including :
– Internal transitions to Client Manufacturing
– Transitions to external manufacturing partners
– Part development for external suppliers
Partner with Quality Engineering to develop and validate test procedures and product performance criteriaEnsure structural integrity and manufacturing optimization during design of new productsReview and iterate prototypes to ensure design intent is maintained throughout developmentEvaluate legacy products to identify improvement, optimization, and cost reduction opportunitiesSupport Manufacturing Engineering during quality control and pilot production to ensure product integrityAssist in the creation of Work Instructions and coordinate handoff from I+D to ProductionCollaborate with Marketing on development of Assembly Instructions and customer-facing materialsPartner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production personnel to understand product functionality and recommend improvementsWork alongside Purchasing / Supply Chain to provide accurate specifications to external vendorsMinimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environmentProficiency in 2D drafting, 3D CAD, and FEA — SolidWorks preferredProven ability to carry concepts through to final manufacturing executionStrong mechanical aptitude with experience developing mechanical componentsEffective project management abilitiesSelf-directed, collaborative problem solver with a positive, team-oriented mindsetSponsorship : No available on this role