Design Engineer
We’re a family-owned company with a strong reputation for innovation, integrity, and a supportive work culture. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Design Engineer to join our team and help drive the development and enhancement of our products. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced engineer ready to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
As a Design Engineer, you will lead product design efforts, working hands-on in modeling, testing, and prototyping. You’ll collaborate across departments—including engineering, manufacturing, and product management—and interface directly with key customers to understand requirements and deliver innovative, manufacturable solutions.
Lead the design, modification, and enhancement of components, subassemblies, and systems to meet product standards and customer requirements.
Drive excellence in materials selection, design practices, manufacturability, and maintainability.
Partner with production teams to ensure seamless manufacturing integration and continuous process improvement.
Establish and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and documentation.
Use capacity planning tools to align team resources with project demands.
Mentor and guide design staff, conducting performance reviews and development planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related field).
5+ years of hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage engineering projects.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
401(k) with employer match
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Education assistance and professional development support
A close-knit, family-owned culture that values its employees
Please submit a resume for consideration. Only the most qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. Must be eligible to work the U.S. without restrictions. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing opportunities, contact Dan Poel with gpac. Resumes can be confidentially sent to dan.poel@gogpac.com
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
