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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Lippert
- **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $75,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Data Analysis, SolidWorks (CAD), Software Design Documents, Image File Formats, Microsoft Office, 3d Solid and Surface Modeling, Lectra, Mastercam
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3930dea3754ac74e

## About the Role

The Design Engineer can work within a dynamic group to meet project goals and timelines. The person in this position must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the flexibility to handle multiple project assignments., * Analyzing Information

 * Confidentiality
 * Quality Focus
 * Results Driven
 * Time Management.
 * Organizational Skills., * High school diploma and/or related associates degree in engineering or specific discipline and two years' experience; or Four years related experience and/or training specialized in drafting, design, and engineering practices; or
 * Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
 * Ability to read and interpret documents.
 * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Preferred Education and Experience

 * Manufacturing/industry experience.
 * Experience working with multiple discipline projects
 * Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office, MasterCam, Top Solid, Lectra 2/3D, and Solidworks
 * Organizational skills, communication proficiency, initiative, thoroughness, and time management

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

## Description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions including the preparation and/or modification of the following…

 * This position is responsible for creating R&D for all departments in the plant which includes but not limited to; furniture & marine.
 * 2/3D drawings and layouts using MasterCam, Top Solid Design/Nesting, Lectra, and Solidworks
 * Specifications including foam, vinyl, wood and plastic
 * Cost estimates and bill of materials
 * Nesting for production floor
 * Develop designs for complete seating structures and production programs
 * Plans and executes the presentation of arrangements in graphic form or in detailed scale models
 * Plans, organizes, and coordinates workload to achieve objectives
 * Collects, reads, interprets and sees related reference documents and drawings prepares by other disciplines, vendors or outside sources
 * Ensures compliance with approved design standards to provide quality design, safety, constructability, reliable operation, construction economy and operating convenience
 * Reviews and checks calculations, design models, drawings, and design documents for quality, accuracy, neatness, functionality as observed in finished product audits
 * Assist others with production issues
 * Helps others collect or deliver design and engineering data at job sites or client offices
 * Frequent contact and interaction with production, purchasing, and direct supervisor