OUTFORM · 1 week ago

Design Engineer

Union City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Assesses information provided by the Client, Sales/Account Management and Project Manager and translates it into engineered design solutions, considering visual and structural integrity and cost-effective manufacturability and assembly.

Produces prototype and manufacturing drawing projects based on approved visuals/concepts, designed to suit manufacturing processes and appropriate materials.

Understands and considers assembly, customer interaction, and safety guidelines.

Meets agreed upon deadlines.

Works closely with Production department colleagues to ensure the right solutions to the right supply chain are being met.

Works with DPM/PPM in the assembly and inspection of prototypes.

Visits factories as needed to verify display construction, specifications, and quality.

Ensures project documentation adheres to company-defined processes - detailed parts lists, QC guidelines, Technical Specification.

Qualification

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Industrial designProduct designMechanical engineeringPOP designManufacturing displays designPlastic sheet fabricationVacuum formingInjection moldingExtrusionsMetal fabricationSheet metalWire formingSteel tube fabricationWood fabricationSales interactionProject managementProduction managementSolidWorksAdobe CSSolidWorks EPDM3D renderingProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsTeamworkMotivatedAttention to detail

Required

B.A. in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

5+ years of experience working in POP design industry

Have a working knowledge and experience in designing for manufacturing displays in Plastic sheet fabrication, Vacuum forming, Injection molding, extrusions, Metal; sheet metal, wire forming, steel tube and finishing, Wood fabrication; hardware, and finishing

Is comfortable interacting with Sales, Account Project Management, Production Project Management & Production

Is highly motivated and has good interpersonal skills. Works well in a team environment

Must have a positive approach to problem solving / lateral thinking

Must process discipline – have good attention to detail, ensuring compliance and correct completion of processes

Ability to work flexible hours, available to travel

Software knowledge: SolidWorks, Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop), SolidWorks EPDM. 3D rendering a plus (StudioMax, Cinema4D or equivalent)