Design Engineer: CAD, DFM & CI for Stainless Cart Solutions

Lakeside Manufacturing, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture-forward environment

Safety-first culture

Free coffee

Nice lunchroom

Generous benefits package

401(k) with profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid time off

Educational assistance $5,250/year

Job summary

Lakeside Manufacturing is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Milwaukee. This role designs new or modified products, develops buildable 3D models in SolidWorks, and ensures designs meet specifications, production and quality standards, and delivery requirements.

You will collaborate with fabrication, welding, and assembly teams to resolve design and production challenges, support DFMs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a culture-forward

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2- or 4-year degree preferred in engineering, drafting, or a related technical field.
• 1–3 years of engineering or design experience preferred; sheet metal experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D and computer-aided design tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies, including the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate with others.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret customer specifications, technical documents, and engineering drawings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information effectively to internal teams and customers.
• Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities in environments with limited standardization.
• Proficient math skills, including the ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret customer specifications and sales agreements to create accurate production drawings using SolidWorks 3D.
• Produce buildable 3D models based on sales input and customer requirements and clearly communicate design intent to manufacturing teams.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) through Engineering Change Requests (ECR) and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• Utilize computer-aided design techniques to perform design work, including calculations for performance standards, material selection, and construction methods.
• Prepare sketches, layouts, drawings, specifications, and other pertinent design data.
• Conduct necessary investigations related to design and maintain appropriate reference criteria.
• Analyze projects for manufacturing feasibility and material costs, developing cost-effective designs that support Lakeside's competitive position.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers, service personnel, and field sales to address and resolve product questions and issues.
• Collaborate closely with fabrication, welding, and assembly teams to resolve design or production challenges and improve product quality and efficiency.
• Participate on cross-functional teams to address manufacturing, design, and quality issues and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree (2- or 4-year) preferred

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

CAD tools

Job description

Lakeside Manufacturing is seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Milwaukee. This role designs new or modified products, develops buildable 3D models in SolidWorks, and ensures designs meet specifications, production and quality standards, and delivery requirements.

You will collaborate with fabrication, welding, and assembly teams to resolve design and production challenges, support DFMs, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a culture-forward