Design Engineer: Plastics, Molding & Prototyping

Ledge Lounger; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Ledge Lounger is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our Product Development team. You will transform concepts into production-ready 3D CAD models, bridging creative design and fabrication for in-house and outsourced manufacturing of premium in-pool and poolside products.

The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), working with external tooling vendors and in-house CAM/cutting processes to ensure quality, yield, and manufacturability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience designing parts for plastics molding and sheet fabrication.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling and CAM tooling for prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and update 3D CAD models and drawings for new and existing products.
• Design parts optimized for HDPE sheets and minimize waste.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles to all products for efficient assembly.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Prototype fabrication, CNC programming, and testing of design concepts.
• Document changes, prepare BOMs, and support production readiness.
• Identify process improvements to enhance quality and throughput.

Skills

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAMWorks

Job description

Ledge Lounger is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our Product Development team. You will transform concepts into production-ready 3D CAD models, bridging creative design and fabrication for in-house and outsourced manufacturing of premium in-pool and poolside products.

The role emphasizes Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), working with external tooling vendors and in-house CAM/cutting processes to ensure quality, yield, and manufacturability.