Design Engineer - Custom Life Science Solutions

Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation Pay

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid holidays

Long term disability leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Clippard in Cincinnati is seeking a Design Engineer to develop innovative components and assemblies for life science, medical, analytical, and industrial OEM customers. You will manage several projects, create detailed drawings, and collaborate across departments to ensure quality, safety, and manufacturability.

The role emphasizes strong project management, technical expertise, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment with customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in engineering related functions with emphasis in design.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all areas of production in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal product quality and best practices.
• Develop unique and innovative designs or modify standard products to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain complete engineering documentation, including product specifications, assembly instructions, and detailed drawings.
• Analyze static and dynamic structures to evaluate and optimize device performance through simulation and experimentation.
• Identify root causes of product or process issues and develop, implement, and verify effective solutions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet customer timelines and project schedules.
• Communicate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Maintain and promote adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the design and production process.

Job description

The Design Engineer is responsible for designing critical components and subsystems for life science, medical, analytical, and industrial OEM manufacturers. This role focuses on the development of custom-engineered products, innovative solutions, and value-added assemblies that meet specific customer requirements.

The Design Engineer manages multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This position plays a key role in supporting revenue growth by delivering high-quality, engineered solutions that align with customer needs and company objectives. Strong project management skills, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally are essential for success in this role.

The goal of this role is to design and develop innovative, high-quality engineered components and solutions that meet customer requirements and support business growth. It focuses on delivering effective technical designs through strong project management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring quality, safety, and manufacturability.



Benefits
Vacation Pay
401K with company match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Paid holidays
Long term disability leave
Vision insurance

Culture
Vision: Miniature control solutions that improve life and animate the world.

Mission: Putting people first

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all areas of production in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimal product quality and best practices.
• Develop unique and innovative designs or modify standard products to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare and maintain complete engineering documentation, including product specifications, assembly instructions, and detailed drawings.
• Analyze static and dynamic structures to evaluate and optimize device performance through simulation and experimentation.
• Identify root causes of product or process issues and develop, implement, and verify effective solutions.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently to meet customer timelines and project schedules.
• Communicate effectively across multiple internal and external teams.
• Maintain and promote adherence to quality and safety standards throughout the design and production process.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:
Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited university or college, or a minimum of 5 years experience in engineering related functions with emphasis in design.


Skills & Abilities:

• Strong technical expertise with proven troubleshooting capabilities.
• Solid understanding of mechanical drawing standards and design principles.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD systems and 3D modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing timelines in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Experience working with mechanical and/or electrical components and control systems.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with all levels of leadership.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Ensure designs and processes comply with OSHA safety standards and identify conditions that could impact employee safety.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and actively contributing to a positive company culture.

Travel Requirements:

• Occational travel to visit customers, trade shows, and between Clippard's two site locations within Cincinnati.

Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where safety procedures and quality standards are strictly followed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.






Requirements
Accept a background check to be performed
Accept a drug test to be performed
US Citizen
Lift up to 25 pounds
Minimum Bachelors Degree

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