Design Engineer
Vira Insight, LLC
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
3 months ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source
Tech stack
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
3D Printing
Computer-Aided Design
Adobe InDesign
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Material UI
Job description
The Design Engineer will conduct store visits to reverse engineer retail fixtures while capturing detailed documentation such as photos, sketches, and key observations. They will also assist with installation drawings and 3D print samples for fit, function, and validation testing., * Field surveys to identify construction methods, materials, and potential failure points.
- Translate findings into clear, usable engineering inputs (drawings, markups, summaries).
- Execute engineering changes and standard project tasks.
- Compare approach, design decisions, and final outputs.
- Participate in review discussions to understand tradeoffs and decision making.
- Contribute to AI driven efficiency improvements within engineering workflows.
- Support implementation of small improvements where applicable.
- Expand and organize hardware/component library to support team.
Requirements
- Metal Fabrication, Plastics and Acrylics, Millwork
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, * Bachelor’s degree in design engineering, engineering, product design, or relevant field OR a combination of education and experience
- Experience using CAD and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software to convert ideas to models and drawings
- Experience in product design and manufacturing, * Varying work schedules to meet client demand is sometimes required
- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear for extended periods of time
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, bend, and walk and climb stairs
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