Design Engineer - CAD & Product Development

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve products, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality and customers throughout the product development process.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor's degree or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience may substitute for degree.
• 2-year technical degree with 5+ years experience may be considered.
• 1–5 years of related engineering or product development experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD and product design.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFA, DFMEA, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes relevant to design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to lead or participate in cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented.
• Customer-service mindset for practical, cost-effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new components, assemblies, and products using CAD.
• Refine existing products and develop innovative solutions based on customer and market needs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and critical characteristics.
• Ensure products are designed and built to approved specifications, tolerances, safety requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during product design, development, testing, validation, and launch.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering with process, assembly, and production problem solving.
• Investigate and manage new product development projects and product updates.
• Develop and maintain product specifications and engineering documentation.
• Create and maintain Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) based on DFMEA, product specifications, customer requirements, testing requirements, and applicable industry/regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with internal and external testing laboratories and incorporate test results into project documentation.
• Review technical reports and recommend design changes or improvements.
• Support Sales with technical presentations and customer meetings when needed.
• Work with other departments to identify and implement product improvements and engineering changes.
• Communicate project status, issues, risks, and recommendations to management and other departments.
• Stay current with new technologies, materials, processes, and industry trends.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and 6S requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD

Engineering drawings reading

GD&T

DFA/DFMEA

Tolerance analysis

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Adaptability

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

2-year technical degree/certificate

Non-technical degree with experience considered

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Design Engineer to design, develop, and improve products, collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality and customers throughout the product development process.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on problem solver with strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.