Job Summary
The Design Engineer II plays a critical role in driving innovation and executing the product development strategy for the Client. This position is responsible for leading key phases of the design lifecycle — including ideation, prototyping, validation, and production handoff — to transform new product ideas into commercially viable solutions. The role directly supports the Client’s long-term product roadmap and collaborates across departments to ensure new and existing products are informed by consumer insights, material research, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct research and gather consumer insights to inform new product concepts
• Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, drafts, and conceptual imagery
• Create and support product documentation, procedures, and revision histories for both new and legacy products
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements including cost targets, production volume, and performance/aesthetic criteria
• Lead specific handoff activities between Innovation & Development (I+D) and Production, including:
– Internal transitions to Client Manufacturing
– Transitions to external manufacturing partners
– Part development for external suppliers
• Partner with Quality Engineering to develop and validate test procedures and product performance criteria
• Ensure structural integrity and manufacturing optimization during design of new products
• Review and iterate prototypes to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development
• Evaluate legacy products to identify improvement, optimization, and cost reduction opportunities
• Support Manufacturing Engineering during quality control and pilot production to ensure product integrity
• Assist in the creation of Work Instructions and coordinate handoff from I+D to Production
• Collaborate with Marketing on development of Assembly Instructions and customer-facing materials
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production personnel to understand product functionality and recommend improvements
• Work alongside Purchasing/Supply Chain to provide accurate specifications to external vendors

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in 2D drafting, 3D CAD, and FEA — SolidWorks preferred
• Proven ability to carry concepts through to final manufacturing execution
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience developing mechanical components
• Effective project management abilities
• Self-directed, collaborative problem solver with a positive, team-oriented mindset