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OUTFORM · 15 hours ago

Mid-Level Design Engineer

Union City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. The Design Engineer for the Beauty vertical transforms visualized concepts into manufacturing-ready drawings and provides essential knowledge for manufacturing materials, processes and cost.

Information TechnologyManufacturingRetail Technology

Responsibilities

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

Take approved visuals/concepts and produce prototype and manufacturing drawing projects in the form of complete drawing packs with bill of materials

Ensure designs suit manufacturing processes and appropriate materials

Understand and consider assembly, customer interaction, and safety guidelines

Meet agreed-upon deadlines

Collaborate closely with Production department colleagues to ensure supply chain requirements are met

Assist in assembly and inspection of prototypes and visit factories as needed to verify construction and quality

Maintain project documentation per company-defined processes (parts lists, QC guidelines, technical specifications)

Qualification

SolidWorksPDMPOP designManufacturing processesAdobe CSAttention to detailProblem-solvingCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

3-5 years of experience in POP design or related industry, preferably within beauty retail environments

Solid proficiency in SolidWorks, including full release of engineering packs

Working knowledge of PDM is a plus

Comfortable interacting with cross-functional teams (Sales, Account Management, Production)

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines

Ability to operate in a high pace dynamic environment

Some travel required

Preferred

Experience designing for a variety manufacturing displays is preferred: Plastic sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, extrusions; Metal: sheet metal, wire forming, steel tube and finishing; Wood fabrication: hardware and finishing

Adobe CS (Illustrator, Photoshop) a plus