Design Engineer

Description

Fulltime

In Person Position Kansas City

Job Description

Drive the design process for our growing line of custom retail fixtures, furniture, and displays and lead the design team in translating customer visions into innovative, manufacturable, and cost-effective products. This role blends leadership, craftsmanship, and CAD expertise—perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, precision, and production.

Responsibilities

• Lead the custom design process from concept through final approval, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of all technical assets.
• Interpret complex customer needs, inspirations, and space constraints to create compelling design solutions.
• Produce highly detailed CAD drawings, 3D models, and visual renderings using tools like Fusion 360, SolidWorks, and SketchUp.
• Review and refine designs with internal stakeholders, including estimators, product managers, and production leads.
• Maintain and improve the design library of standard components, materials, finishes, and customization options.
• Ensure all designs meet manufacturability and cost-efficiency targets without compromising aesthetics or quality.
• Mentor junior CAD designers, set best practices, and help build scalable design systems.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and materials to introduce innovative techniques and sustainable design approaches.
• Support the sales and marketing team with presentation renderings, concept visuals, and design input for customer proposals.
• Drive continuous improvement in the design-to-production workflow.

Qualifications / Skills

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