Design Engineer

Verto People; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Education assistance

Job summary

Verto People is seeking a Product Design Engineer for our Houston, TX facility. This role spans the full product lifecycle, from design and validation to manufacturing support and field issue resolution.

You will document research, set testing criteria, and support improvements across design, manufacturing, and quality teams. A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ related engineering experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, and work instructions.
• Experience using CAD, CAE, 2D simulation, and FEA software (e.g., Abaqus).
• Ability to evaluate and apply product testing requirements, industry standards, inspection procedures, and test processes.

Responsibilities

• Document research, design activities, testing, and validation for new and existing products.
• Develop manufacturing, testing, and inspection criteria and documentation.
• Support product design improvements to enhance performance and manufacturing efficiency.
• Assist Manufacturing and Quality teams with product improvements, acceptance activities, and field-related issues.
• Support Sales teams with technical information and product documentation.
• Work with external parties providing testing, design, or analysis support.

Skills

Engineering experience

Communication skills

Reading engineering drawings

Team collaboration

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

CAE

Abaqus

2D simulation

Job description

Houston, Texas

$77k - $120k

A Product Design Engineer is required for an engineering and manufacturing business supporting the development, testing, and improvement of specialist products. This role offers the opportunity to work across the full product lifecycle, supporting design activities, validation, manufacturing improvements, quality processes, and technical product support.

• Paid time off and holidays
• 401k profit sharing
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Education assistance

The Product Design Engineer Role:

• Document research, design activities, testing, and validation for new and existing products
• Develop manufacturing, testing, and inspection criteria and documentation
• Support product design improvements to enhance performance and manufacturing efficiency
• Assist Manufacturing and Quality teams with product improvements, acceptance activities, and field-related issues
• Support Sales teams with technical information and product documentation
• Work with external parties providing testing, design, or analysis support
• Use engineering tools, testing equipment, data collection systems, CAD, CAE, and related technical systems as required
• Support product testing, validation, and improvement activities throughout the product lifecycle
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent related experience in place of a degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ related engineering experience
• Experience or aptitude in product design, product testing, manufacturing support, inspection, quality support, technical services, or similar areas
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, specifications, test plans, work instructions, and product documentation
• Experience using or learning CAD, CAE, 2D simulation, FEA software such as Abaqus, or similar technical systems
• Ability to evaluate and apply product testing requirements, industry standards, inspection procedures, and test processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, and external support teams
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future

The Product Design Engineer will be based in Houston, Texas, working Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, with hours potentially adjusting for testing, site visits, or business travel.