Design Engineer

Role summary / purpose The main function of a design engineer is to develop and design manufactured products. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design. Key responsibilities • Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment. • Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends. • Coordinate the look and function of product lines. • Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products. • Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts. • Design graphic material for use as illustration or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers. Requirements – education & experience • Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering. • 8-10 years experience required. Required skills • Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability. • Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film. • Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models. • Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images. • Experience with Adobe imaging software (Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software. Nice-to-have / preferred skills • Master's degree.