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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Shield Casework, LLC
- **Location:** Kansas City, KS, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Adobe Creative Cloud, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** June 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=217c83ac08cb2a40

## About the Role

Do you have experience in SolidWorks?, * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

 * SolidWorks experience through school, internships, or professional work
 * Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
 * Ability to interpret engineering concepts and create accurate production drawings
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills
 * Comfortable working in both an office and manufacturing environment

Nice to Have

 * Manufacturing, fabrication, cabinetry, furniture, or casework experience
 * CNC machining or CAM exposure
 * Experience with production drawings and BOMs
 * Adobe Creative Suite experience

Don't check every box? We still encourage you to apply. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and want to build great products.

## Description

As a Design Engineer, you'll transform concepts into manufacturable products using SolidWorks. Working alongside Design, Estimating, Operations, and Production, you'll create detailed production drawings, solve engineering challenges, and help bring custom projects to life.

This isn't a role where your designs disappear into a large organization-you'll see your work built on the shop floor, delivered to customers, and installed across the country.

Whether you're an early-career engineer looking to build your skills or someone with manufacturing design experience, we're looking for people who enjoy creating practical, high-quality solutions.

What You'll Do

 * Create detailed production drawings and assemblies in SolidWorks
 * Develop manufacturable designs for custom products
 * Collaborate with Design, Estimating, Operations, and Production throughout each project
 * Generate and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs)
 * Apply design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve quality and efficiency
 * Troubleshoot design and manufacturing issues with production teams
 * Ensure projects meet quality standards and production timelines
 * Continuously look for opportunities to improve products and processes


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