Senior Design Engineer

Outform; Union City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform Group in Union City, CA, is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the engineering development of retail display solutions from concept to production. You will ensure designs meet functionality, manufacturability, and cost targets across POP displays in multiple verticals.

You will deliver ISO drawings, 3D models, BOMs, and ECOs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive DFM, quality, and on-time program milestones while supporting prototypes and first articles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–8 years of POP display engineering/manufacturing experience across multiple verticals.
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks; ability to deliver full engineering release packs.
• Good understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and dimensional standards.

Responsibilities

• Produce complete engineering packs through milestone phases and manage ECOs.
• Create client-facing ISO drawings communicating fit, form, function, and visual intent.
• Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with dimensioning and GD&T; release BOMs.
• Engineer for manufacturability, assembly, cost, safety, and durability across POP processes and materials.
• Support prototype builds and first-article inspections; participate in vendor reviews with <10% travel.
• Maintain project documentation including parts lists, QC guidelines, and technical specs.
• Collaborate with Account, Project Management, and Production teams; provide DFM input and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

GD&T

DFM

Detail orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

Job description

At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.

Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user's biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

Job Summary

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the engineering development of retail display solutions, ensuring designs meet requirements for functionality, manufacturability, and cost. This role serves as a lead engineering resource on key programs, driving execution from concept through production.

This role will work on exciting projects across Outform's established and emerging retail verticals including Consumer Electronics, Home Improvement, Food & Beverage, Fashion, and Sporting Goods.

DIRECT REPORTS

• This position has no direct reports.

SCOPE & ACCOUNTABILITY

Responsible for delivering all engineering milestone outputs including ISO drawings, 3D models, detailed 2D drawings, BOMs, and ECOs. Ensures engineering solutions reflect manufacturability, cost efficiency, safety, assembly feasibility, and durability across POP retail displays. Supports prototype builds, first-article inspections, vendor reviews, and maintains all documentation per company process.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce complete engineering packs through milestone phases (ISO, L&T, 3D/2D Engineering Release) and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Create client-facing ISO drawings communicating fit, form, function, and visual intent.
• Generate detailed 2D manufacturing drawings with appropriate dimensioning and GD&T; release accurate BOMs.
• Engineer for manufacturability, assembly, cost, safety, and field durability across POP processes and materials.
• Support prototype builds and first-article inspections; participate in vendor reviews (<10% travel).
• Maintain project documentation including parts lists, QC guidelines, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with Account, Project Management, and Production teams; provide DFM input and drive continuous improvement.

KEY INTERFACES (NON-REPORTING)

• Account Teams
• Project Management
• Production
• Vendors/Suppliers
• Quality Teams
• Engineering Leadership

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Accuracy and completeness of engineering release packs.
• On-time delivery of engineering milestone outputs.
• Prototype and first-article success rate.
• Quality, clarity, and approval rate of ISO drawings.
• Reduction of ECO cycles through improved upfront engineering quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5-8 years of POP display engineering/manufacturing experience across various verticals (CE, DIY, Sporting, Fashion, Digital, etc.)
• High proficiency in SolidWorks with ability to deliver full engineering release packs.
• Broad process familiarity: Plastics (sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, extrusions); Metals (sheet, wire, tube, finishing); Wood fabrication/finishing; LED lighting integration.
• Understanding of dimensioning standards and GD&T; strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, cross-functional environments; able to manage deadlines.
• SolidWorks PDM experience preferred.
• Digital technology experience in POP displays is a plus.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communicator able to collaborate across teams.
• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-changing environment.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and quality engineering.

Essential Functions

Normal office environment. Regular activities include walking, sitting, standing, and using hands for tools or computer work. Occasional crouching or kneeling and ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Requires extended periods of computer and phone work. Travel up to 10% is required.

DISCLAIMER

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.