Contract Design Engineer

JOB OVERVIEWAs a Design Engineer, you will work with a core Product team that designs and develops point of sale displays for retail brand experiences. This individual will work closely with the product and manufacturing teams to ensure structure specs meet customer requirements. This designer must be able to engineer and deliver production ready technical specifications from a concept rendering. Extremely strong mechanical design skills are a necessity for this role.ESSENTIAL SKILLSProficient knowledge of manufacturing processes for metals, composites, plastics and more including machining, forging, molding for composites, injection molding, 3D printing, etc.In-depth knowledge of 3D CAD software (Solid Works and AutoCAD), with manufacturing related technologies a plusProficiency with 2D & 3D rendering software to quickly create photo realistic imagery (KeyShot, Rhino, Photoshop)Proficiency creating production ready technical specificationsStrong prototyping and model making skills with the ability to quickly mock-up conceptsAbility to design and develop point of sale/display products for Fortune 500 companiesAware of emerging trends in design, materials and technologiesConstruct prototypes and confirm designs with the product teamAbility to work on projects that may change scope or parameters and still meet deadlinesStrong communication (both written and oral)BASIC QUALIFICATIONS5+ years’ experience in product development and/or engineering-related field; specific work in point of sale/display/retail environments a plusExceptional portfolio that demonstrates examples of products created from concept to production with a successful introduction to marketSelect is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity. Select does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.