Job Description
Overview
The Design Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end development of mechanical products, leading designs from initial concept through production release. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with accelerated product development cycles and requires strong technical execution, organization, and time management.
Key Responsibilities
Product & Technical Scope
Qualifications
Education
Experience
Skills & Competencies
Work Environment
The Design Engineer is responsible for the end-to-end development of mechanical products, leading designs from initial concept through production release. This role operates in a fast-paced environment with accelerated product development cycles and requires strong technical execution, organization, and time management.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop new products from concept through prototyping and production release
- Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using CAD software
- Generate and manage all required technical documentation, including:
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Assembly and weldment drawings
- Installation instructions
- Manufacturing support documentation (e.g., fixtures)
- Collaborate closely with project and manufacturing engineers to ensure design feasibility and manufacturability
- Support prototype builds, testing, and iterative design improvements
- Ensure accuracy, organization, and version control of engineering documentation within PDM systems
- Balance multiple concurrent projects in a deadline-driven environment (typical cycles ? 6 months)
Product & Technical Scope
- Mechanical systems and structures for equipment and vehicle accessories
- Designs involving materials such as:
- Sheet metal
- Formed tubing
- Glass
- Thermoformed plastics
- Strong emphasis on design for manufacturability (DFM), especially with sheet metal components
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering required
Experience
- 5+ years of experience using SolidWorks for 3D modeling, assemblies, and detailed drawings
- Experience with PDM systems (SolidWorks PDM Professional preferred)
- Hands-on experience designing with sheet metal and tubular structures preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Strong proficiency in CAD design and product documentation
- Experience with surface modeling and finite element analysis (FEA) preferred
- High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive timelines
- Strong collaboration skills across engineering and manufacturing teams
- Self-driven with the ability to work effectively under pressure
Work Environment
- Fast-paced engineering environment with rapid product development cycles
- Frequent cross-functional collaboration with manufacturing and project teams
Numbers & Facts
| Location | West Boylston, MA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Year Founded | 1992 |
| Website | http://thepanthergrp.com |
About Company
The Panther Group is minority owned and certified, making diversity, equity and inclusion core components of our mission.
With our commitment to respecting and empowering our employees as individuals, diversity is a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
The Panther Group has a proven track record of connecting quality talent with the right position. We believe in a hands-on approach, with a focus on building lasting relationships with our Employees and our Clients. Our Employees find flexibility and growth to reach their career goals.
The Panther Group celebrates 25 years of recruitment and workforce solutions expertise.
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