3D Modeling, Bill of Materials (BOM), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Engineering, Machine Tool, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mechanical Engineering, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Support, Prototyping, SolidWorks, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Validation Testing
Job Title: Design Engineer
Location: Elkhart, IN
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Pay Range: ~$70,000–$80,000 base salary (target mid-point ~$75,000)
Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays
Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading manufacturer in thermoformed and thermo-packaging solutions, to support the growth of their design engineering team. This Design Engineer role is based at the Madison, WI location and supports product and concept development with a strong focus on tooling and machine design. This position offers hands-on engineering exposure, collaboration across manufacturing and tooling teams, and long-term career growth within a stable, innovative organization.
Responsibilities
- Support product and concept design initiatives for thermoformed and thermo-packaging products
- Design and develop tooling, fixtures, and machine components to support manufacturing processes
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks
- Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, and quality teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective
- Assist with design iterations, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in prototype development, testing, and design validation activities
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control
- Support cross-functional teams with technical problem-solving and design optimization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 2–5+ years of design engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
- Thermoforming / thermo-packaging experience
- Proficiency with SolidWorks (3D modeling and detailed drawings)
- Experience with tooling and machine design strongly preferred
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and design-for-manufacturability principles
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments
Sterling Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Sterling Engineering, Inc.
Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:
- Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.
- Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.
Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.
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