Design Engineer

Clippard

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clippard seeks a Design Engineer to craft custom-engineered components and assemblies for life science, medical, analytical, and industrial OEM customers. You will lead multiple projects, deliver high-quality engineered solutions, and collaborate across departments to meet customer needs and drive revenue growth.

The role emphasizes strong design and documentation, with focus on safety, manufacturability, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering related functions with emphasis in design.
Strong technical expertise with proven troubleshooting capabilities.
Solid understanding of mechanical drawing standards and design principles.
Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and 3D modeling.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing timelines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical components and control systems.
Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ensure designs and processes comply with OSHA safety standards and identify conditions that could impact employee safety.
Commitment to continuous improvement and actively contributing to a positive company culture.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with all areas of production in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal product quality and best practices.
Develop unique and innovative designs or modify standard products to meet customer requirements.
Prepare and maintain complete engineering documentation, including product specifications, assembly instructions, and detailed drawings.
Analyze static and dynamic structures to evaluate and optimize device performance through simulation and experimentation.
Identify root causes of product or process issues and develop, implement, and verify effective solutions.
Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet customer timelines and project schedules.
Communicate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
Maintain and promote adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the design and production process.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical expertise

Mechanical drawing standards

3D CAD modeling

Project management

Mechanical/electrical components

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

OSHA compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

5 years' engineering experience

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Design Engineer to join our innovative engineering team. You will be responsible for designing critical components and subsystems for life science, medical, analytical, and industrial OEM manufacturers. This role focuses on the development of custom-engineered products, innovative solutions, and value-added assemblies that meet specific customer requirements.

The Design Engineer manages multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This position plays a key role in supporting revenue growth by delivering high-quality, engineered solutions that align with customer needs and company objectives. Strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential for success in this role.

The goal of this role is to design and develop innovative, high-quality engineered components and solutions that meet customer requirements and support business growth. It focuses on delivering effective technical designs through strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring quality, safety, and manufacturability.

Duties

Collaborate with all areas of production in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal product quality and best practices.
Develop unique and innovative designs or modify standard products to meet customer requirements.
Prepare and maintain complete engineering documentation, including product specifications, assembly instructions, and detailed drawings.
Analyze static and dynamic structures to evaluate and optimize device performance through simulation and experimentation.
Identify root causes of product or process issues and develop, implement, and verify effective solutions.
Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet customer timelines and project schedules.
Communicate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
Maintain and promote adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the design and production process.
All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in engineering related functions with emphasis in design.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong technical expertise with proven troubleshooting capabilities.
Solid understanding of mechanical drawing standards and design principles.
Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and 3D modeling.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing timelines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical components and control systems.
Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of leadership.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
Ensure designs and processes comply with OSHA safety standards and identify conditions that could impact employee safety.
Commitment to continuous improvement and actively contributing to a positive company culture.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel to visit customers, trade shows, and between Clippard's two Cincinnati site locations.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, and/or walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while moving. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Other Physical Requirements:

Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses and hearing protection, when performing duties within the manufacturing environment.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where safety procedures and quality standards are strictly followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position

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