Design Engineer II

Dimensional Innovations, Inc; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Floating Holiday

Parental Leave

Free Lunch

Anniversary Service Awards

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Dimensional Innovations in Overland Park, KS designs immersive, built environments blending storytelling with fabrication. The Design Engineer II collaborates with designers, engineers, and production to translate concepts into buildable solutions.

You'll create 3D models, drawings, and fabrication docs; apply materials and methods; and help ensure accuracy, quality, and cross-functional communication on experiential projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience (internships or project work included).
• Technically proficient with SolidWorks at an advanced level.
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator; experience with Rhino/Grasshopper is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural or mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks.
• Assist in translating design intent into fabrication-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with Design, Project Management, and Production teams.
• Learn and apply fabrication methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Support projects in solving technical challenges during design and production.

Skills

Communication & collaboration

Attention to detail

Ability to read drawings

Experience with experiential design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Adobe Illustrator

Rhino

Grasshopper

Job description

Design Engineer II (Experiential / Built Environment)At Dimensional Innovations, we create immersive, story-driven environments that push beyond the expected. As a 100% employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in what we build.Design Engineers at DI work at the intersection of design and fabrication, and we’re looking for a Design Engineer I who’s excited to bring creative ideas to life in the real world.If you enjoy understanding how things are built, appreciate strong design, and want to work on physical, experiential projects, this could be a great fit.What You’ll DoAs a Design Engineer II, you’ll support the translation of design concepts into detailed, buildable solutions. You’ll work closely with Designers, Engineers, and Production teams to help bring projects from idea to reality.You’ll:Create 3D models and detailed drawings using SolidWorksAssist in translating design intent into fabrication-ready documentationCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Project Management, and ProductionLearn and apply fabrication methods, materials, and industry standardsSupport project teams in solving technical challenges during design and productionContribute to maintaining accuracy, quality, and consistency across deliverablesWhat We’re Really Looking ForThis role is ideal for someone early in their career who sits between Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering.You might be a great fit if you:Have a foundational understanding of how things are built in the physical worldAppreciate design aesthetics, but also enjoy the technical side of making things realAre interested in working on experiential or built environment projects (exhibits, environments, retail, themed experiences, etc.)Want to grow your skills in both design thinking and technical executionQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field3–5 years of relevant experience (internships or project work included)Technically proficient at an advanced level with SolidWorks, including top-down or in-context modelingTechnically proficient in Adobe Create Suite, specifically Adobe IllustratorExposure to fabrication methods (wood, metal, plastics, etc.)Strong attention to detail and willingness to learnAbility to read and interpret drawings (architectural or mechanical is a plus)Strong communication and collaboration skillsNice to have:Experience with Rhino, Grasshopper, or Adobe IllustratorInterest in experiential design, exhibits, or themed environmentsWhy DI?You’ll work on projects that don’t fit neatly into a box—combining storytelling, design, and fabrication to create something truly unique. You’ll also gain hands-on experience learning how great ideas become real, buildable environments.As an employee-owner, your impact goes beyond your day-to-day work—you’re contributing to the long-term success of the company alongside your teammates.Perks & BenefitsEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – ownership in the company you help build401(k) with company matchHealth, Dental & Vision InsuranceLife & Disability InsurancePaid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays + Floating HolidayPaid Parental LeaveMonthly Free LunchAnniversary Service AwardsPeer Recognition ProgramEmployee Referral BonusPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, or crawlThe employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusEmployee must be able to talk and hearWork EnvironmentDue to our onsite fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.Interested in Joining Our Team?Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. For more information about working at DI and a full list of available opportunities, please visit https://dimin.com/about/careers.