Job Details for Senior Design Engineer
Position Summary: FKB is looking to hire a full-time Senior Design Engineer to create and engineer designs that match the client’s wants and needs, meet the strategic goals of the company, and are realistic to build, assemble, and install. The Design Engineer’s primary function is to execute the design intent of projects—aesthetics, functionality, and usability—by applying available fabrication methods while balancing competing constraints such as the established budget, timeline, and other stakeholder concerns. This role will also require the ability to listen and interpret client demands, and the ability to communicate this to the fabrication team both verbally and by design (through shop drawings).
Please include a resume, cover letter, and at least 3 professional references with your application on Indeed.
You Should Be: A motivated individual that takes initiative and is looking to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to top quality projects for diverse clients, atmospheres, and environments. You love a challenge and are able to pivot in fast-paced environments while appropriately managing your time and priorities and holding professionalism and respect to fellow co-workers, vendors, business partners, and clients.
Duties and responsibilities
Designs physical assets for projects, and then engineers the design for build. This includes design and engineering in SolidWorks, supported by other applications
Works closely with the Director of Fabrication and Lead Fabricator on realistic designs for fabrication
Works closely with the Technology department to help define the physical/functional parameters of the tech and ensure the integration of these elements into the Project
Works through the design process to manage and meet client expectations, which may include on-site work such as surveying sites for dimensions, etc
Supervises junior members of the Design Engineering team, and works in tandem with other senior-level members to lead the team through each project
Responsible for material take-offs, including quantity, pricing, and sourcing of all material orders, and collaborates with other team members for material research
Liaises with 3rd-party vendors for outside fabrication and material pricing and procurement
Assists with coordination and logistics for design engineering, as well as fabrication and installation where applicable
Assists with concept and design development/strategy per client wants and needs, but also within the constraints of realistic fabrication and installation
Generates presentation renderings for Design Engineering
Prepares zoning and construction documents for the permit process
Generates shop drawings and casework details
Material mockups and sample gathering for client presentation and review. This may include coordinating with clients for finishes and other design details.
Responsible for line work documentation that is being sent to clients; for example: 2D images, floor plans, ceiling plans, etc.
Responsible for picking up CAD redlines
Other additional duties and functions, as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Industrial Design or similar design-oriented degree required or 2-year technical school training
SolidWorks or Inventor experience 3-5 years required
Fabrication experience of 3-5 years required
Understanding the fabrication realities behind what you are engineering, including time estimates
Being able to build a product that is structurally sound, while considering aesthetics and cost
Fabrication experience required to include:
Experience with table saw, band saw, hand tools, and power tools required
Basic knowledge of welding required
Experience with Bridgeport, lathe, and general C&C knowledge preferred
A knowledge base of rigging, driving trucks, forklifts, and other heavy equipment preferred
General shop experience and general knowledge of shop safety
Able to communicate professionally with vendors and clients
Able to concisely document communication with clients and manage their expectations
Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Able to work late nights and weekends as required
Ability to pivot into different projects that are in different stages/phases
Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible