Design Engineer

Company: Imagine Staffing Technology
Location: Commerce
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Commerce, TX Hire Type: Direct Hire Pay Range : $80,000 - $125,000 Work Model: Onsite Recruiter Contact: Samantha Marranca | 716-256-1271 | smarranca@imaginestaffing.net Nature & Scope: Positional Overview The Design Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining product designs that support efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality manufacturing. This individual contributor role works closely with cross-functional teams including Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure designs meet performance requirements while aligning with manufacturing capabilities and scalability. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a strong focus on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle. Role & Responsibility: Tasks That Will Lead To Your Success Lead product design efforts with a strong emphasis on manufacturability, assembly optimization, and cost efficiency. Review and refine product designs and engineering documentation to ensure alignment with manufacturing capabilities and production processes. Conduct DFM/DFA reviews and provide clear, actionable feedback to engineering and product development teams. Collaborate with suppliers and internal manufacturing teams to evaluate materials, tooling, and production methods. Identify and implement design improvements to reduce manufacturing costs, scrap rates, and cycle times while maintaining quality and performance standards. Perform tolerance analysis, root cause problem solving, and design updates based on testing and production feedback. Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts from concept and prototyping through production launch and ramp-up. Create, revise, and maintain engineering drawings, CAD models, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Ensure designs comply with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable regulatory guidelines. Support continuous improvement initiatives across design and manufacturing processes. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of engineering and operational objectives. Skills & Experience Qualifications That Will Help You Thrive Required Experience Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline. 5 years of experience in Design Engineering, Product Engineering, or a related engineering role with strong DFM/DFA focus. Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, or similar platforms. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, molding, casting, metal fabrication, and assembly. Experience applying GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, material selection, and cost analysis principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers. Preferred Experience Experience supporting products from concept through full production lifecycle. Familiarity with PLM systems and engineering change management processes. Experience working in a high-volume or regulated manufacturing environment. Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.

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