Product Designer

Knapheide Manufacturing; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Knapheide Manufacturing in Quincy, Illinois, is offering an entry-level position aimed at providing product design assistance. In this role, you will work closely with senior staff to update and create designs while honing your engineering skills. Requirements include an Associate Degree in drafting with at least one year of relevant experience, proficiency in SolidWorks, and strong analytical and communication abilities. This position supports continuous learning in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience in product design.
• Knowledge of sheet metal processes required.
• Ability to pass SolidWorks certification examinations.

Responsibilities

• Provide product design assistance to veteran designers.
• Generate detailing drawings and bill of materials.
• Attend customer specification reviews for sales engineering.

Skills

SolidWorks

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Associate Degree in drafting and design

BSME or equivalent technical degree

Job description

Position Overview

Provide accurate and timely product design assistance to veteran designers and staff. Update and create newly designed products as requested by senior staff. This is an entry level position that allows the employee to learn company‑centric systems and knowledge while also honing their engineering and modeling skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Product design including detailing drawings, layout and design, bill of material generation.
• Attend customer specification reviews.
• Sales engineering drawings for customer approval.
• Provide plant support for engineering‑related opportunities.

Position Requirements

Associate Degree in drafting and design with 1 year of relevant experience. BSME or equivalent technical degree preferred. Must have knowledge of sheet metal processes. Strongly prefer an individual to be familiar with SolidWorks and personal computers. Verbal and written communication ability are essential along with the capacity to interact with all levels of any organization. Must have good analytical and decision‑making skills and be able to work accurately in a fast‑paced environment. Must have the ability to pass multiple SolidWorks certification examinations.

Physical/Mental Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position

Normal standing, bending, walking, lifting in an office environment. The ability to verbally communicate with individuals is essential.