Lead Design Engineer – CAD, Innovation & Mentorship

Clopay Corporation; Wright Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation in Mountaintop, PA is seeking a Design Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of design engineers and oversee CAD modeling using Inventor for diverse manufacturing projects. The role focuses on bringing innovative, cost‑effective closures from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of mechanical design experience with strong manufacturing knowledge and leadership capabilities, supporting external customers and internal teams alike.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with at least 10 years of experience.
• Proficiency in Inventor or similar 3D CAD required.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team of design engineers on-site and remotely.
• Support external customers with Sales and Technical Support.
• Complete special requests outside standard engineering scope.
• Provide troubleshooting and installation support for field units.
• Maintain engineering standards and drawings via ECOs.
• Perform line extensions to expand product offering.
• Collaborate with Production on DFMs and with Marketing on launches.
• Create 3D models using Inventor for various materials and processes.
• Analyze parts for compliance with ASCE, AISC, IBC, ACI.
• Identify cost reductions and product improvements; participate in design reviews and projects.

Skills

Inventor (3D CAD)

MS Office

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

EIT/PE preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor

Job description

Clopay Corporation in Mountaintop, PA is seeking a Design Engineering Supervisor to lead a team of design engineers and oversee CAD modeling using Inventor for diverse manufacturing projects. The role focuses on bringing innovative, cost‑effective closures from concept through production.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of mechanical design experience with strong manufacturing knowledge and leadership capabilities, supporting external customers and internal teams alike.