Senior Design Engineer

Pan-Oston Co.
Bowling Green, KY, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

3d Models Computer-Aided Design Autodesk Inventor SolidWorks (CAD) Microsoft Office Modeling and Simulation

Job description

  • Design and develop 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks
  • Create production-ready shop drawings, flat patterns, BOMs, and assembly documentation
  • Manage engineering projects from concept through release, including timelines and deliverables
  • Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost
  • Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis as needed
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulations (UL, ADA, NSF), * Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product development cycle
  • Support Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering teams with process improvements, tooling, fixtures, and production optimization
  • Collaborate with Purchasing to source and integrate new components when required
  • Assist Field Service teams in troubleshooting product and installation issues

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

  • Drive product enhancements through design changes and engineering change requests (ECNs/DCRs)
  • Develop concepts and renderings to support customer presentations and marketing initiatives
  • Contribute ideas that improve product functionality, manufacturability, and customer experience, * Opportunity to work on real-world products from concept to production
  • Collaborative environment with direct impact on product innovation
  • Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
  • Cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales
  • Opportunity to influence product quality, efficiency, and customer success
  • Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential

Requirements

Do you have experience in Sheet metal fabrication?, We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys transforming concepts into production-ready solutions.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative products from concept through production while collaborating closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Field Service teams. You will have the opportunity to influence product direction, improve manufacturing efficiency, and contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business growth.

If you are passionate about product design, enjoy solving complex engineering problems, and want to see your designs come to life on the manufacturing floor, we want to hear from you., * Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

  • Minimum 5 years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D parametric CAD software
  • Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication processes
  • Understanding of manufacturing workflows, CNC requirements, and ERP systems/BOM structures
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, * Experience with Autodesk Inventor or other parametric modeling platforms
  • Knowledge of ERP systems such as Macola
  • Experience supporting custom or configurable product development
  • Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools, * SolidWorks
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Macola ERP
  • Standard precision measurement tools
  • Manufacturing and CNC support systems

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Flextime
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Gym membership, * Competitive Pay
  • Health Insurance
  • FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
  • PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Gym Membership Discounts

About the company

At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee - you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.

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