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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** Trelleborg - **Location:** Northborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards, Configuration Management, Computer Literacy, SolidWorks (CAD), Systems Development Life Cycle, Network Routers - **Published:** August 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d12ab8da0436725d ## About the Role * 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution is required * Design Engineer: 5+ years (preferred) * Production/Manufacturing: 5+ year (preferred) * Cad System: Solidworks (preferred) Competencies * Strong ability & experience of using 3d modeling software (solid works preferred) * High proficiency in drawing standards, GD&T * Passionate in engineering with strong fundamentals understanding * Excellent attention to detail & high standards of quality * Experience of working within a similar role within a production/manufacturing environment. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Able to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision * Computer literate, MS Word, Excel, MS Access ## Description Responsible for various engineering assignments starting from the basic idea and carrying through to the completion of plans. Activities may include developing a new product model or investigating the benefits of a new process. Works with other members of the engineering group and coordinates their specialized contributions to the development of the project. Tasks & Responsibilities New Product Introduction - Working alongside the Project Management, Commercial and Development teams and responsible for all technical aspects of the New Product Introduction. This includes: * Design of production and development tooling and tooling purchases coordination * Feasibility reviews and technical assessments * Costing - Perform cost analysis on new designs as well as currently manufactured product. * Data Configuration management, ERP configurations * Manufacturing drawings creation * Responsible for the formation and writing of Bills of Materials, Routers and Quality Inspection plans to ensure product manufacture is repeatable and consistent with established cost and quality standards * Project Planning Sealing Solutions Design - Airframe and engine seals design to customer or internal specifications * Producing concepts, designs, and technical proposals * Design validations, FEA, prototyping * Report writing - technical proposals, test plans, reports * Keeping knowledge of new materials and technological documents up to date for maximum quality of design and cost effectiveness * Assist in the customer management of all technical issues relating to new business opportunities Continuous Improvement * Internal systems development * Operations support and assistance in problem solving Additional Responsibilities * Works with manufacturing Engineering on the manufacturability of all new designs * Maintains cooperative relationships with other managers, supervisors, and all employees. * Respects the confidentially of Company, vendor and customer information. * Consistently demonstrates the ability to perform in an independent manner with little direct supervision. * Keeps abreast of new developments relative to manufacturing, industry trends, competition, applicable legal requirements, etc., as well as new systems and equipment. * Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [TresJS a new declarative ThreeJS as Vue components](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/543-tresjs-a-new-declarative-threejs-as-vue-components) - [How to Domain Model – An example from manufacturing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/742-how-to-domain-model-an-example-from-manufacturing) - [Cross platform Augmented Reality development with React Native](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/160-cross-platform-augmented-reality-development-with-react-native) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Debugging Machine Learning Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/71-debugging-machine-learning-code) ## Related Articles - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)