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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Marketing Alliance Group
- **Location:** Chattanooga, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, SolidWorks (CAD), Value Engineering
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=27bd2ddf1136db1d

## About the Role

* 5 years of experience designing retail displays, store fixtures, POP, exhibits, furniture, or similar built products
 * Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
 * Understanding of fabrication methods and materials, and how design choices affect cost and buildability.
 * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or industrial design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

## Description

We are hiring an engineer to design displays and fixtures that work on the store floor and are produced on budget. You will take projects from concept to 3D model. Concepts will be presented to clients for approval and/or any changes. Ideal candidate will work closely with our account team, production, and brand partners in multiple retail categories.
The ideal candidate will bring a creative eye and a passion for developing fresh, original display concepts, combined with a practical understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and cost. We value someone who can look beyond conventional solutions, bring new ideas to the table, and turn creative concepts into functional, cost-effective designs.
How you will contribute:

 * Create 3D models in SolidWorks
 * Include dimensions, materials, finishes, and assembly details.
 * Design for real-world constraints: product weight and capacity, shipping, assembly, store footprint, and cost targets
 * Work with production on prototypes, revisions, and value engineering.
 * Join client meetings and present concepts alongside the account team as needed.
 * Manage several projects at one time and keep files, revisions, and drawing packages organized.