Design Engineer

Insight Global (United States); Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a skilled Design Engineer in Columbus, IN to design, develop, and release components for new forklift models and options. You will use CATIA to create 3D models and drawings while managing design data in a PDM system.

The role emphasizes meeting quality, durability, manufacturability, and cost targets through rigorous analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include DFMEA and BOM management, engineering change instructions, and ensuring schedules

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in design engineering for new product development.
• Experience in material handling, automotive, or heavy equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release components for forklift models and options.
• Create 3D CATIA models and drawings; manage design data in PDM.
• Ensure designs meet quality, durability, manufacturability, and cost targets; perform FEA validation.
• Lead design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams; define prototype test requirements and pass/fail criteria.
• Manage DFMEAs, BOMs, and engineering change instructions; maintain development schedules from design to release.

Skills

3D CAD

Design ownership

FEA/CAE

Cross-functional collaboration

PDM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

PDM systems

FEA/CAE tools

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Design Engineer to support our leading material handling client in Columbus, IN. This Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and releasing components for new forklift models and options, working with a variety of materials and parts including welded steel assemblies, castings, plastics, rubber components, electrical components, and multi-part assemblies. Use CATIA to develop 3D models, drawings, and study files and manage design data within PDM software. Ensure designs meet quality, performance, durability, manufacturability, and cost requirements through detailed drawing development, FEA validation, design reviews, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Partner with testing teams to define prototype testing requirements and pass/fail criteria, and manage key engineering documentation including DFMEAs, BOMs, and engineering change instructions. Manage component development schedules from design through release to ensure project deadlines are met.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelors degree5+ years of experience in a design engineering role in new product development
• Experience working in material handling, automotive, or heavy equipment
• 3D CAD (CATIA preferred)
• Total design ownership experience: gathering requirements, analyzing data, creating test plans, and conducting tests utilizing theoretical analysis tools (utilizing FEA or CAE softwares)
• PDM system experience

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].