Sr. Design Engineer

Havis-Inc; Hilliard (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) Plan with employer match

100% employer paid STD, LTD and Life &

ADD benefits

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Havis is seeking a Senior Design Engineer in Hilliard, OH to lead design projects and deliver robust product components and assemblies. You will work in a fast-paced environment, driving cross-functional collaboration and hands-on support for prototype and production builds.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 5–10 years of design engineering experience, with SolidWorks proficiency and a strong grasp of GD&T, DFM/DFA, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of design engineering/product development experience.
• Experience leading a project or team in a product development environment.
• Practical knowledge of GD&T, DFM, DFA.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the product development process.
• Design/engineer components & assemblies in 3D SolidWorks to meet requirements including manufacturability.
• Perform tolerance stacks and structural analysis as needed (FEA preferred).
• Prepare detail drawings and BOMs for fabrication.
• Support prototype and production builds with hands-on help.
• Provide technical support to engineering, validation, purchasing, quality and production.
• Lead root-cause analysis of product and part issues.
• Support ISO compliance and other quality initiatives.
• Mentor less experienced engineers on design techniques.
• Contribute to design for manufacturability and assembly improvements.

Skills

Project leadership

Design engineering

GD&T

DFM/ DFA

FEA knowledge

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

Job description

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Full Time Professional Hilliard, OH, US

Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $120,000.00 Annually

Havis designs and manufactures market-leading Computing, Mounting, Power, and Transport Solutions. Our engineering and product development centers serve as the backbone of our commitment to excellence. With a team of highly skilled engineers who have a deep understanding of design, manufacturing processes, and cutting‑edge technologies, Havis consistently delivers products that set our market and industry standards and exceed customer expectations. Our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities complement our engineering capabilities, allowing us to bring our design concepts to life with precision and efficiency. Our focus on quality and rigorous testing protocols ensures that our products are built to withstand the demands of real‑world applications. We currently have an opening in our Hilliard, OH Facility for a Senior Design Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the product development process
• Design/engineer components & assemblies in 3D Solidworks CAD system to meet all functional & structural product requirements including manufacturability & assembly
• Perform tolerance stacks and structural analysis as required to ensure designs meet requirements (Experience or knowledge of FEA (finite element analysis) preferred)
• Prepare component & assembly detail drawings for release to supply base for fabrication
• Develop parts lists/BOMs
• Support prototype and production builds with hands‑on support
• Provide technical support to engineering, validation, purchasing, quality and production departments
• Lead activities to perform root cause analysis of product and part issues
• Support company technical initiatives (e.g. – ISO compliance)
• Mentor less experienced engineers on design techniques and best practices
  Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline required.
• Self-starter with 5-10 years of design engineering/product development experience in a solid-modeling-based CAD system (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience leading a project or team in a product development environment
• Practical knowledge of GD&T (geometric dimension & tolerance), DFM (design for

manufacturability) and DFA (design for assembly)

• Mechanically inclined, technically savvy and possess the ability to multi‑task in a demanding, timeline‑driven position
• Experience and/or knowledge of the following manufacturing processes (in order of preference):
  • Cast aluminum part design
  • Injection molding and/or die casting
  • Sheet metal fabrication and/or stamping
  • Machining & turning
  • Painting & plating of metal & plastic components
• Knowledge and use of SolidWorks surfacing preferred
• Experience or knowledge of FEA (finite element analysis) preferred
• Experience with SolidWorks large and advanced assemblies preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.) on a Windows based OS
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong mechanical/hand tool skills desired.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 25lbs. and occasionally up to 50lbs.
• Office Equipment
• May occasionally be required to access manufacturing or production areas; applicable safety protocols and PPE apply
• ISO 9001 and 14001 Certified - Quality Management System
• Fast growing company in a niche, growing marketplace
• Company offers Health, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• 100% employer paid STD, LTD and Life & ADD benefits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits
• Competitive pay commensurate with education, skills, and experience