IntWork · 1 month ago
Director of Design Engineering
Saco, Maine, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expIntWork is a dynamic startup seeking a Director of Design Engineering to lead the design and engineering of innovative molded fiber products. The role involves managing the design team, overseeing product development, and ensuring efficient workflows from concept to production while maintaining a strong customer focus.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Lead part and tooling design efforts, producing 3D models, drawings, and documentation
Integrate the application of SolidWorks Simulation across all design engineering projects to ensure optimized product performance, structural integrity, and manufacturability from concept through production
Manage projects through the full design cycle — from customer request and concepting through prototyping and into production
Collaborate closely with Production, Process Engineering, Sales, and tooling vendors to align product designs with manufacturing capabilities and timelines
Implement and maintain design and engineering processes, documentation, and SOPs that ensure consistency and repeatability
Partner with the Design Lead and other team members on hands-on design work as needed
Coach and support designers and engineers, providing feedback, training, and opportunities for growth
Stay current on materials, technologies, and methods relevant to molded fiber design and manufacturing
Represent the design function in cross-functional meetings, providing input that supports both customer satisfaction and company goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Packaging, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Materials Science
7–10 years of progressive experience in product design, including 3+ years in a leadership role, managing and developing design teams
Hands-on experience in tooling and part design, with the ability to translate conceptual designs into manufacturable solutions through collaboration with production, operations, and customers
Proficient in SolidWorks (including Simulation) as well as KeyShot, and Adobe Creative Suite
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and maintain written documentation, SOPs, and internal design guidelines to ensure consistent, repeatable processes
Strong project management, organizational, and execution skills; able to manage multiple projects while balancing innovation, manufacturability, sustainability, and cost efficiency
Knowledge of materials, structural design, and manufacturing processes, with the ability to learn new materials or methods quickly
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing high-performing design and/or engineering teams
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to influence across departments and external partners
Entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset suited to a startup/growth environment
Preferred
Advanced degree
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Company
IntWork
IntWork is a boutique diversity recruiting agency that helps employers find highly qualified candidates, with a focus on diverse (BIPOC, bilingual, & immigrant) talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase