Design Engineer Job at Rutledge Group Resources, Inc, Magnolia, AR

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  • Rutledge Group Resources, Inc
  • Magnolia, AR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Design Engineer II plays a critical role in driving innovation and executing the product development strategy for the Client. This position is responsible for leading key phases of the design lifecycle — including ideation, prototyping, validation, and production handoff — to transform new product ideas into commercially viable solutions. The role directly supports the Client’s long-term product roadmap and collaborates across departments to ensure new and existing products are informed by consumer insights, material research, cost analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and gather consumer insights to inform new product concepts

• Develop 3D models, 2D drawings, drafts, and conceptual imagery

• Create and support product documentation, procedures, and revision histories for both new and legacy products

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements including cost targets, production volume, and performance/aesthetic criteria

• Lead specific handoff activities between Innovation & Development (I+D) and Production, including:

– Internal transitions to Client Manufacturing

– Transitions to external manufacturing partners

– Part development for external suppliers

• Partner with Quality Engineering to develop and validate test procedures and product performance criteria

• Ensure structural integrity and manufacturing optimization during design of new products

• Review and iterate prototypes to ensure design intent is maintained throughout development

• Evaluate legacy products to identify improvement, optimization, and cost reduction opportunities

• Support Manufacturing Engineering during quality control and pilot production to ensure product integrity

• Assist in the creation of Work Instructions and coordinate handoff from I+D to Production

• Collaborate with Marketing on development of Assembly Instructions and customer-facing materials

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Production personnel to understand product functionality and recommend improvements

• Work alongside Purchasing/Supply Chain to provide accurate specifications to external vendors

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related technical field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

• Proficiency in 2D drafting, 3D CAD, and FEA — SolidWorks preferred

• Proven ability to carry concepts through to final manufacturing execution

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience developing mechanical components

• Effective project management abilities

• Self-directed, collaborative problem solver with a positive, team-oriented mindset

Sponsorship: No available on this role

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