Contract Design Engineer

PetsApp; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

PetsApp is seeking a Design Engineer to join their core Product team in Burlington, Vermont. The successful candidate will work closely with manufacturing teams to create point of sale displays for retail environments.

The role requires strong mechanical design skills and proficiency in 3D CAD and rendering software. Candidates should have a portfolio showcasing products developed from concept to market. PetsApp values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in product development or engineering-related field.
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating successful market introduction of products.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop point of sale/display products for Fortune 500 companies.
• Engineer and deliver production-ready technical specifications from concept rendering.
• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with the product team.

Skills

Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes

In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD software

Proficiency with 2D & 3D rendering software

Strong prototyping and model making skills

Strong communication

Tools

Solid Works

AutoCAD

KeyShot

Rhino

Photoshop

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

As a Design Engineer, you will work with a core Product team that designs and develops point of sale displays for retail brand experiences. This individual will work closely with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure structure specs meet customer requirements. This designer must be able to engineer and deliver production ready technical specifications from a concept rendering. Extremely strong mechanical design skills are a necessity for this role.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficient knowledge of manufacturing processes for metals, composites, plastics and more including machining, forging, molding for composites, injection molding, 3D printing, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD software (Solid Works and AutoCAD), with manufacturing related technologies a plus
• Proficiency with 2D & 3D rendering software to quickly create photo realistic imagery (KeyShot, Rhino, Photoshop)
• Proficiency creating production ready technical specifications
• Strong prototyping and model making skills with the ability to quickly mock‑up concepts
• Ability to design and develop point of sale/display products for Fortune 500 companies
• Aware of emerging trends in design, materials and technologies
• Construct prototypes and confirm designs with the product team
• Ability to work on projects that may change scope or parameters and still meet deadlines
• Strong communication (both written and oral)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years’ experience in product development and/or engineering-related field; specific work in point of sale/display/retail environments a plus
• Exceptional portfolio that demonstrates examples of products created from concept to production with a successful introduction to market

Select is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. Select does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.