Design Engineer

L.A. Darling; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Job summary

L.A. Darling in Paragould, Arkansas is seeking a Product Design Engineer to develop innovative product designs. The role involves working with a dynamic team to transform customer input into profitable product designs.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in Engineering and design experience. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to creatively design products based on customer feedback and requirements.
• Experience in managing design projects and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain product designs for customer accounts.
• Coordinate design activities within a cross-functional team.
• Manage special projects and meet design activity timetables.

Skills

Creative product design

Cross-functional teamwork

Product development

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering

1 to 3 years of related experience

Minimum of 3 years’ design or design drafting experience

Job description

L.A. Darling Company LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are

Since 1897, L.A. Darling has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing custom retail displays and fixtures that enhance shopper engagement and drive profitability. Our comprehensive services include rapid prototyping, efficient production, and installation, turning your vision into reality.

What You’ll Do

The Product Design Engineer will develop and maintain product designs for a defined group of customer accounts. Activities will include product design, Continuous Improvement performance goal attainment, new product development, and Engineering Change Number (ECN) control management.

Key Responsibilities

• Creative product design through customer input.
• Development of designs which can be manufactured and sold at prices which will return an acceptable profit margin.
• Coordinate design activities within a cross-functional team environment.
• Interaction with prototype technicians in designing and testing with Prototype Technicians store fixtures per needs of the customer.
• Interface with Sales, Marketing, and the customer to accurately define and document the customer’s fixture requirements.
• Design product in cooperation with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure product can be efficiently manufactured with existing LA Darling capability.
• Develop product designs which deliver customer satisfaction as measured by design success rate and product margins and utilize existing manufacturing process capabilities.
• Meet personal CIP goal and assist in departmental goal accomplishment.
• Manage and successfully complete on schedule assigned special projects and meet design activity timetables at a 95% compliance rate.
• Integrate existing products into new designs where possible.
• Facilitate product introduction by providing manufacturing support on the first production run and provide design engineering support to the manufacturing plant.
• Meet goals of VA/VE processes assigned on annual basis.

What You’ll Bring

• B.S. degree in Engineering
• 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ design or design drafting experience in a related field, preferred.

What You’ll Gain

• A dynamic and supportive team environment focused on operational excellence and growth
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.