Design Engineer I

Marvin; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin in Kansas City, KS is seeking a Design Engineer I to join our engineering team. You will participate in product design activities, develop designs, and perform basic engineering analysis to meet project goals.

You will support design schedules, test activities and communicate design status across peers and cross-functional teams. You will perform basic calculations, review designs for fit and function, and work with operations, materials, and project managers to achieve project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes preferred.
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Familiar with product components and designs and how they relate to project performance goals.
• Willing to participate and contribute to a team environment with good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of design, schedules and test plans and execute test plans to validate designs.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis; work with vendors to develop production part designs.
• Verify drawings for correct dimensions and design intent; ensure fit, form and function.
• Communicate design activities to peers and cross‑functional teams; collaborate with operations, materials, marketing, sales and project managers.

Skills

Product design

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Design Engineer I

Job Locations: US-KS-Kansas City

Job ID: 2026-10075

Department: Engineering

Position Type: Regular

Job Overview

Design Engineer will participate in product design activities including developing innovative designs and/or improving upon the performance and design of existing products. Will perform basic engineering analysis to ensure designs meet project goals. Support design schedules, test activities, and effectively communicate design status among peers.

Highlights of your role

Participate in the development of design, schedules and test plans, able to execute test plans to validate designs.

• Perform basic engineering calculations and analysis, and work with vendors to develop production part designs. Develop or review designs to ensure fit, form, and function are correct. Verify all drawings have the correct dimensions and accurately represent design intent.
• Communicate product design activities both formally and informally to department peers and cross function teams. Work with operations, materials, marketing, sales and support, and project managers to achieve project goals.

You're a good fit if you have (or if you can)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.S.) required
• Experience in design and/or manufacturing processes preferred
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D Modeling software (Inventor preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Be familiar with product components and designs, understanding how they relate to project performance goals
• Be willing to positively participate and contribute to a team environment, possess self-motivation skills, effective communication, be dependable and trustworthy.

We invite you to See Yourself at Marvin

From people to products, Marvin is committed to creating better ways of living. When you join this family-owned and -led window and door company, you belong to a community full of opportunities.

For more than a century, we've been at the forefront of designing, building, and engineering premium, award-winning products. Today, Marvin is also proud to have been named a Top Large Employer by Forbes Magazine two years in a row, in 2024 and 2025. With operations in 19 cities across North America, we manufacture Marvin's quality products, including Infinity Replacement Windows and Doors, and TruStile Doors.

Together, we uphold our values and foster a culture where safety and the wellbeing of our people comes first. We take a better living approach with benefits to support you at work and beyond. From day one, you will enjoy health insurance, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement savings match and more!

Some of our unique and most popular benefits include:

• $300 annual wellbeing account to spend on what helps you feel happy + healthy
• Better Living Day! (a paid day off to go have some fun)
• Annual profit sharing - recognizing everyone's contribution to Marvin's success
• Giving at Marvin - participate in organized volunteer opportunities
• Brighter Days Fund - financial support from your colleagues and the Marvin family during personal hardships

Join the more than 8,000 Marvin team members to experience these benefits and more.

Marvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marvin is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact us at [e-mail].

Compensation

$68,000 to $90,000 Annually