Design Engineer – Product Development & CAD Innovation

Air Distribution Limited; Grandview, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruskin, a subsidiary of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Designer I – Product Development to support new product innovation at our Grandview, Missouri facility. This role executes entry-level design projects, contributes to product development initiatives, and supports engineering teams with CAD deliverables and release coordination.

The successful candidate will create and maintain CAD models and drawings, collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, and help

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of related experience.
• Associate degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant design experience.
• Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Basic understanding of product design, drafting standards, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute basic design projects related to new product development and existing product improvements.
• Support redesign efforts and production modifications to enhance product performance and manufacturability.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and documentation for assigned projects.
• Assist with customer-facing CAD deliverables and design specifications.
• Coordinate layout and packaging requirements for product designs.
• Support engineering change releases and documentation processes using EPIC or similar systems.
• Conduct CAD studies and analyses to evaluate design concepts and improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance with company design standards and procedures.

Skills

CAD software

Product design understanding

Drawing interpretation

Engineering collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1 year experience

Associate degree + 6 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

EPIC

PLM systems

Sheet metal design

Job description

Ruskin, a subsidiary of Air Distribution Technologies, Inc., is seeking a Designer I – Product Development to support new product innovation at our Grandview, Missouri facility. This role executes entry-level design projects, contributes to product development initiatives, and supports engineering teams with CAD deliverables and release coordination.

The successful candidate will create and maintain CAD models and drawings, collaborate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, and help