Design Engineer, Level 1

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks an entry-level design engineer to create and refine product designs under supervision. You will produce and modify CAD drawings, review customer requirements, and translate them into detailed product specifications while focusing on cost, manufacturability, and reliability.

Responsibilities include prototype testing, data analysis, and documenting test results. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to collaborate with teams and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related field.
• 0-3 years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and modify product prints.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, or redesign products, components, systems, and assemblies under supervision.
• Create, change, and issue drawings using CAD tools.
• Review requirements and translate into detailed product requirements.
• Conduct design analyses for cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Select and test materials or components.
• Oversee prototype assembly and testing.
• Document and approve testing data and refine designs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

GD&T

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Engineering software

Mainframe applications

Job description

• Design, develop, or redesign new and existing products, components, systems, and assemblies under direct supervision
• Create, change, and issue component, system, and assembly drawings using computer-aided engineering tools
• Review customer requirements and specifications, identify issues and changes, and convert technical requirements into detailed product requirements
• Conduct design analysis to ensure designs are cost efficient, manufacturable, and reliable
• Select and test suitable materials, ingredients, or components
• Develop ways to increase material recycling and decrease the carbon footprint of manufactured products
• Oversee engineering prototype assembly and testing
• Document, review, and approve product testing information and refine designs based on test results
• Analyze customer warranty, manufacturing, and validation test failures to improve current products
• Assist with test and technical reports and deliver simple or routine presentations
• Analyze processes, procedures, and systems and recommend improvements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or other engineering or related field
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Competent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Competent customer service skills with an ability to approach every business relationship as a partnership
• Competent problem solving skills with an ability to address customer issues and partner on resolutions
• Basic analytical skills
• Competent negotiation skills and an ability to resolve situations while making a point firmly and seeking a positive outcome for both sides
• Basic understanding and competency in working with computer software and mainframe applications to manipulate, analyze and reconcile data
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD and other engineering software and databases
• Ability to create, read and modify product prints
• Basic knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• General knowledge of welding, plating, die-casting, injection molding, stamping/cold forming, heat treatment process, fastener torque and other related skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product design and development, with a strong focus on cost efficiency, manufacturability, and reliability. Proficient in using engineering software, including AutoCAD, and skilled in analyzing and improving engineering processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Geometric Dimensioning And Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Product Design Analysis
• Customer Service Skills

Hard Skills

• Product Design
• Engineering Analysis
• Component Drawing Creation
• Material Selection
• Prototype Testing
• Data Analysis
• Technical Reporting
• Manufacturing Processes
• Problem Solving
• Negotiation Skills

Soft Skills

• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Relationship Management
• Partnership Approach

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Product Development
• Material Recycling
• Carbon Footprint Reduction

Tools & Technologies

• Computer-Aided Engineering Tools
• Mainframe Applications
• Engineering Software
• Data Manipulation Tools