Senior POP Display Design Engineer

Hirebridge; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Outform is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the engineering development of retail display solutions, ensuring designs meet functionality, manufacturability, and cost targets.

You will drive execution from concept through production across Consumer Electronics, Home Improvement, Food & Beverage, Fashion, and Sporting Goods, collaborating with Account, Project Management, and Production teams while prioritizing quality and DFx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical, Structural, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 5–8 years of POP display engineering/manufacturing experience across multiple verticals.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks with ability to deliver full engineering release packs; PDM experience preferred.
• Experience with plastics (sheet fabrication, vacuum forming, injection molding, extrusions); metals, wood fabrication/finishing; LED lighting integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering packs through milestone phases (ISO, L&T, 3D/2D Engineering Release) and manage 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Deadline orientation

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

GD&T

Job description

Outform is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the engineering development of retail display solutions, ensuring designs meet functionality, manufacturability, and cost targets.

You will drive execution from concept through production across Consumer Electronics, Home Improvement, Food & Beverage, Fashion, and Sporting Goods, collaborating with Account, Project Management, and Production teams while prioritizing quality and DFx.