Design Engineer

Trelleborg Group; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Group in the United States (Massachusetts) is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to drive New Product Introduction and sealing solutions from concept through production.

The role requires 4-year engineering degree with 5+ years in design/production, strong CAD (SolidWorks) skills, and excellence in GD&T and drawing standards. You'll collaborate across PM, Commercial, and Development teams and contribute to high-quality manufacturing outcomes.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
• Design Engineer: 5+ years (preferred).
• Production/Manufacturing: 5+ year (preferred).
• Cad System: SolidWorks (preferred).
• Strong ability & experience of using 3d modeling software (SolidWorks preferred).
• High proficiency in drawing standards, GD&T.
• Excellent attention to detail & high standards of quality.
• Experience of working within a similar role within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision

Responsibilities

• New Product Introduction - Working alongside the Project Management, Commercial and Development teams and responsible for all technical aspects of the New Product Introduction.
• Feasibility reviews and technical assessments.
• Costing - Perform cost analysis on new designs as well as currently manufactured product.
• Data Configuration management, ERP configurations
• Manufacturing drawings creation
• Responsible for the formation and writing of Bills of Materials, Routers and Quality Inspection plans to ensure product manufacture is repeatable and consistent with established cost and quality standards
• Project Planning
• Sealing Solutions Design – Airframe and engine seals design to customer or internal specifications
• Producing concepts, designs, and technical proposals
• Design validations, FEA, prototyping
• Report writing – technical proposals, test plans, reports
• Keeping knowledge of new materials and technological documents up to date for maximum quality of design and cost effectiveness
• Assist in the customer management of all technical issues relating to new business opportunities
• Operations support and assistance in problem solving
• Works with manufacturing Engineering on the manufacturability of all new designs
• Maintains cooperative relationships with other managers, supervisors, and all employees.
• Respects the confidentially of Company, vendor and customer information.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to perform in an independent manner with little direct supervision.
• Keeps abreast of new developments relative to manufacturing, industry trends, competition, applicable legal requirements, etc., as well as new systems and equipment
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong engineering fundamentals

GD&T

Education

4-year Engineering degree

5+ years Design Engineering

5+ years Production/Manufacturing

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry on the planet. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside. Why don´t you join us?

Summary

Responsible for various engineering assignments starting from the basic idea and carrying through to the completion of plans. Activities may include developing a new product model or investigating the benefits of a new process. Works with other members of the engineering group and coordinates their specialized contributions to the development of the project.

Tasks & Responsibilities

New Product Introduction - Working alongside the Project Management, Commercial and Development teams and responsible for all technical aspects of the New Product Introduction. This includes:

• Design of production and development tooling and tooling purchases coordination
• Feasibility reviews and technical assessments
• Costing - Perform cost analysis on new designs as well as currently manufactured product.
• Data Configuration management, ERP configurations
• Manufacturing drawings creation
• Responsible for the formation and writing of Bills of Materials, Routers and Quality Inspection plans to ensure product manufacture is repeatable and consistent with established cost and quality standards
• Project Planning

Sealing Solutions Design – Airframe and engine seals design to customer or internal specifications

• Producing concepts, designs, and technical proposals
• Design validations, FEA, prototyping
• Report writing – technical proposals, test plans, reports
• Keeping knowledge of new materials and technological documents up to date for maximum quality of design and cost effectiveness
• Assist in the customer management of all technical issues relating to new business opportunities
• Operations support and assistance in problem solving

Additional Responsibilities

• Works with manufacturing Engineering on the manufacturability of all new designs
• Maintains cooperative relationships with other managers, supervisors, and all employees.
• Respects the confidentially of Company, vendor and customer information.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to perform in an independent manner with little direct supervision.
• Keeps abreast of new developments relative to manufacturing, industry trends, competition, applicable legal requirements, etc., as well as new systems and equipment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager.

Education & Experience

• 4-year degree in Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution is required
• Design Engineer: 5+ years (preferred)
• Production/Manufacturing: 5+ year (preferred)
• Cad System: Solidworks (preferred)
• Strong ability & experience of using 3d modeling software (solid works preferred)
• High proficiency in drawing standards, GD&T
• Passionate in engineering with strong fundamentals understanding
• Excellent attention to detail & high standards of quality
• Experience of working within a similar role within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to meet deadlines and prioritize workloads with minimal supervision

Application

Last Application Date: September 3, 2026

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation packing, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

Compensation range: $80,000-$100,000 annually

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.