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# Design Engineer I/II

- **Company:** Guardian Protection Products
- **Location:** Burlington, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,200.0 - $97,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Test Data
- **Published:** August 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/73963340-design-engineer-i-ii

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or design required
 * Experience working with manufacturing and machines preferred
 * Must have proficiency computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, D365 (or equivalent MRP)
 * Must have proficiency in SolidWorks
 * Strong aptitude for creating detailed blueprints and instructions
 * Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
 * Accurate and precise attention to detail
 * Must have exceptional verbal and written communication skills and interact with customers via phone and in-person
 * Must be able to read, write, and speak English language and be understood
 * Must have good mechanical aptitude
 * Must be driven and goal oriented and willing to take on new challenges and see them through, is intended for individuals with a minimum of 1-2 years related work experience. Requires knowledge and competent demonstration of the following within 6 months of hire:

 * Understanding in Legend Brands Design Process
 * MS Project, is intended for individuals with a minimum of 5 years related work experience. Requires working knowledge and competent demonstration of the following:

 * Must have in-depth knowledge of engineering and design principles
 * Must understand CAD drawings, bill of materials (MRP), SolidWorks, and PDM Vault
 * Organize plans and create schedules using MS Project
 * Estimate and establish cost parameters and budgets for design, * Candidates must be authorized to work for an employer in the U.S., as we are not currently sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of employment Visa's

 * All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment drug test and background checks

## Description

* Follows product development process
 * Finalizes the initial concept to an Alpha Prototype design using all the same resources
 * Aids in refinement process of the initial prototype, incorporation into production, and customer acceptance
 * Manages Beta process for ground up designs or Preproduction process
 * Conducts all final testing with thorough documentation in drawings, manuals, and kit instructions
 * Manages full project documentation (Schedule/Logs/Test Data/Requirements/Statement of Work/Project Approval SS/ ETC) for each project
 * Designs CAD equipment based on project pillar requirements supplied by management and PDC for cfm required - (recovery), water pressure (psi) water volume (gpm)
 * Assists in final production implementation
 * Responds to Vendor and Customer interactions, as needed
 * Creates Engineering Change Orders. Provides Testing / Data Acquisition
 * Completes Proto Fabrication and Design. Assembles prototypes and test samples
 * Performs other related duties as assigned


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