Design Engineer

Innovate International Limited; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovate International Limited in Knoxville, TN, seeks a Design Engineer to develop and refine engineering documents for injection molded and blow molded goods, supporting production and control.

You will create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks, assist with tooling and fixture design, and maintain BOMs and revision histories. This role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and hands-on problem solving in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Engineering education and hands-on experience with mechanical design for plastics.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawings, and knowledge of GD&T.
• Familiarity with BOMs, drawings, revisions, and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks, with emphasis on plastic components and assemblies.
• Support the design of injection-molded parts and other components, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to design standards.
• Assist with tooling and fixture design/build using CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, drawings, and revision histories.
• Participate in process development and improvement projects, including setup, validation, and optimization of manufacturing methods.
• Support SPC activities, data collection, and analysis to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assist in equipment acquisition, installation, and commissioning, working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and assembly areas.
• Provide support for in-house automation systems, including basic mechanical and electrical design for jigs, fixtures, and automated processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Learn and apply company standards for GD&T, tolerancing, material selection, and automation practices.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D CAD

GD&T

Manufacturing processes

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

3D printing

Job description

Description

Design Engineer

Knoxville, TN

Description

Job Summary

A Design Engineer at Technical Response is primarily responsible for the development, refinement, organization, and issuance of Engineering documents related to the production and control of injection molded and blow molded goods. Secondarily, engineers at technical response contribute to the continuous improvement of process within the department and amongst cross functional teams via the development, acquisition, and deployment of tools/processes.

Key Responsibilities

Design Support

• Develop and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in SolidWorks, with emphasis on plastic components and assemblies.
• Support the design of injection-molded parts and other components, ensuring manufacturability and adherence to design standards.
• Assist with tooling and fixture design/build using CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, and 3D printing.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including BOMs, drawings, and revision histories.

Manufacturing Support

• Participate in process development and improvement projects, including setup, validation, and optimization of manufacturing methods.
• Support statistical process control (SPC) activities, data collection, and analysis to ensure quality and consistency.
• Assist in equipment acquisition, installation, and commissioning, working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across production and assembly areas.

Automation & Production Support

• Provide support for in-house automation systems, including basic mechanical and electrical design for jigs, fixtures, and automated processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement practical solutions.
• Learn and apply company standards for GD&T, tolerancing, material selection, and automation practices.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience with strong technical background).
• Proficiency in SolidWorks (3D modeling and 2D drawings).
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal, and additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation (BOMs, drawings, revisions, GD&T).
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take a hands‑on approach in the shop and on the production floor.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment, contributing across multiple engineering functions.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn new tools, processes, and automation technology

• 0-5 years of experience is required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching on a regular basis, all day. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type

This is a full-time, 40+ hours position. The hours are primarily Monday-Friday, 800am-5pm, however, this person must be flexible with hours that could include evenings and weekends and is an in-office position.

Travel

None

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Technical Response is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Note: Duties may change as the company needs evolve