Design Engineer

Addison Group; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in the United States is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to design, develop, document, test, and improve products and processes. The role blends CAD work on the computer with floor-level manufacturing experience to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in mechanical design, strong SOLIDWORKS skills, and a solid understanding of DFMA, GD&T, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development, manufacturing engineering, fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD experience, SOLIDWORKS preferred.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA) and GD&T.
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and working with material specs, finishes, and weld symbols.
• Experience with BOMs, engineering changes, revision control, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop products, components, assemblies, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions.
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, specs, cut lists, routings, and other engineering docs.
• Review designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, durability, safety, ergonomics, and serviceability.
• Support prototypes, first articles, test builds, validation activities, and pilot production.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot issues and improve processes.
• Develop and manage engineering changes, revisions, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Materials, Sales, Customer Service, and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical design

2D/3D CAD

SOLIDWORKS

DFM/DFA

GD&T

BOMs

ERP/PDM

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

PDM

Document-control systems

Job description

Title: Design Engineer | Full Time | Exempt

Compensation: $85K to $99K, depending on experience

On-site: Navasota, TX

We are seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to design, develop, document, test, and improve products, components, assemblies, fixtures, and manufacturing processes. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to turn customer requirements, production needs, quality issues, and improvement opportunities into practical, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate is comfortable working both at a computer and on the manufacturing floor, with strong mechanical design skills and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, drawings, tolerancing, and engineering documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop products, components, assemblies, fixtures, and manufacturing solutions
• Create and maintain 2D drawings, 3D models, BOMs, specifications, cut lists, routings, and other engineering documentation
• Review designs for manufacturability, cost, quality, durability, safety, ergonomics, and serviceability
• Support prototypes, first articles, test builds, validation activities, and pilot production
• Work directly with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot technical issues and improve processes
• Develop and manage engineering changes, revisions, and documentation
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Materials, Sales, Customer Service, and suppliers
• Provide technical requirements and support to outside suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Support root cause analysis, corrective actions, cost reduction, and value engineering initiatives
• Maintain engineering standards, templates, drawing practices, and revision control
• Assist with continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, quality, and safety initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, product development, manufacturing engineering, fabrication, or a related manufacturing environment
• Strong 2D and 3D CAD experience, SOLIDWORKS preferred
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Experience creating detailed engineering drawings and working with GD&T, material specifications, finishes, and weld symbols
• Experience with BOMs, engineering changes, revision control, and technical documentation
• Understanding of materials, fabrication, machining, welding, and assembly processes
• Experience working with ERP, PDM, or document-control systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work hands-on with manufacturing teams
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related field preferred. Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys solving real manufacturing problems. They should be comfortable taking a product from design through production, working directly with the manufacturing floor, and balancing engineering requirements with cost, quality, manufacturability, and production needs.