Senior Design Engineer

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Job summary

LHH is hiring a Senior Design Engineer in Indianapolis, IN to lead product development from concept through manufacturing. You will design with CAD, create detailed drawings, and collaborate with engineering, technicians, and production to realize your vision on the shop floor. The role requires 5+ years of CAD design, SolidWorks 3D, BOM experience, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred. Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, mechanical design favored.
• Minimum 5+ years of product design experience using CAD.
• At least 2+ years of SolidWorks 3D design experience.
• Experience with BOM, work instructions, and reading blueprints.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept to manufacturing handoff.
• Design new products and modify existing ones using CAD.
• Create detailed drawings matching customer specs and materials.
• Collaborate with engineering, technicians and production staff.
• Verify designs and perform root cause analysis on quality issues.
• Coordinate with sales for client requests and custom projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

Job description

LHH is seeking a Senior Design Engineer for a Direct Hire, Permanent Placement position with a manufacturing client in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is a unique opportunity to join an organization with a 100+ year history and has doubled in size in recent years. In this role, you will design and develop new, in-demand products, modify and improve existing designs, and manage key projects. The compensation is commensurate to experience and will range between $85,000-95,000 per year plus bonus and includes affordable medical insurance options, Paid Time Off, and a 401K plan with a company match.

***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead new projects from beginning to end including the definition of the concept, designing, BOM selection, and manufacturing
• Design new products and modify existing products using CAD
• Create detailed drawings to match customer specs, material thickness, structural integrity, etc.
• Work closely with the engineering team, technicians, and production staff on the manufacturing floor who will put your vision and schematics into action
• Verify and validate new designs and conduct root cause analysis of quality issues during the design and beginning stages of the manufacturing process
• Collaborate with the sales and client services teams about client requests, custom projects, etc.
• Perform initial and ongoing product and performance reviews

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred (with preference toward Mechanical Design)
• A minimum of 5+ years of product design experience using CAD is required
• Must have 2+ years of design experience specifically using SolidWorks 3D
• Must have experience with BOM, creating work instructions, and possess the ability to read blueprints
• Must possess strong analytical, trouble-shooting, and problem-solving skills
• Must possess strong communication skills including the ability to effectively work as part of a cross-functional team
• ***Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.***

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