Design Engineer

Echosupply; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Retirement

Wellness program

Vacation & PTO

Philanthropy opportunities

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

EchoSupply in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Design Engineer to develop and design customer-driven products onsite. You will contribute to design improvements, provide technical support to sales and customers, and coordinate with multiple departments throughout development and launch processes.

The role emphasizes hands-on design work, use of SolidWorks, and collaboration with sales for solutions aligned with customer specifications. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years in design or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years experience using design software such as SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design custom products within customer-based parameters.
• Develop improvements to existing products.
• Provide technical support to sales team members and customers.
• Design (70%) and develop solutions meeting customer requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans based on project needs.
• Understand and use lab equipment for part validation.
• Collaborate across departments during product development and launch.
• Use Salesforce CRM to manage opportunities.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Engineer

Type: Full-time, Exempt

Reports to: Staff Engineer

Supervises: None

Working Location: Onsite-Indianapolis, IN

Responsibilities

• Develop and design custom products within customer-based parameters
• Develop improvements to existing products
• Provide technical support to sales team members and customers
• Responsible for knowing Echo’s product lines, in-house manufacturing abilities and how products are used
• Understand and comply with Echo’s Quality Policy while continually looking to improve upon the quality of the company
• Adhere to a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
• Design (70%)
  • Analyze opportunities to determine if customer requirements can be met
  • Design products and develop solutions that meet customer requirements
  • Support across multiple departments during product development and launch
  • Resolve cases related to opportunities and products
  • Use Salesforce CRM to manage and document information related to opportunities
  • Meet or exceed individual and departmental goals and metrics to include, but not limited to, 1st pass rating, productivity standards, time-based metrics
  • Develop and execute test plans based on project needs
  • Understand and use various pieces of lab equipment for part validation
• Customer Service (20%)
  • Present the best first impression possible to our customers in accordance with the Echo Way
  • Assist sales team members and customers as needed in answering technical questions about products, capabilities, specifications, or other specific inquiries on current, future, or past orders
  • Safeguard customer property sent as samples to include intellectual property, drawings, and prints
  • Work with engineering team members to ensure production is completed in a timely manner
• Research and Development (10%)
  • Seek and develop new and improved materials, tools, and production methods to produce current and future products and add new capabilities to the company
  • R&D improvements will add new products, reduce costs, increase efficiency, enhance quality, and enhance customer satisfaction

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a technical field required
• Minimum of 3 years in design or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience using design software such as SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience using a CRM such as Salesforce
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10% for customer and operation site visits.

Additional Preferences

• Knowledge of coatings and finishes
• Knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes (injection molding, compression molding, extrusion, die cutting, converting)
• Knowledge and experience of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stacks
• Knowledge of materials, specifically thermoplastics, elastomers, foams, adhesive tapes
• Knowledge and experience with 3D printing technologies (SLS,SLA, Polyjet, FDM)
• Knowledge and experience in automotive, heavy machinery, and metal finishing industries

Competencies

• High personal motivation, goal oriented, and able to work independently
• Strong organization, planning, and time management skills
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Must be able to operate at a fast pace and successfully cope with change
• Strong collaboration and customer-oriented mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic

Benefits

• Traditional and HSA medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement program
• Financially incentivized Wellness program
• Vacation and personal time off
• Philanthropic opportunities
• Bonus eligibility