Manufacturing Design Engineer

Seeking a Design Engineer to support development, refinement,  and continuous improvement. . This role owns designs from concept  through production release, with an emphasis on performance – including ballistic resistance,  forced entry resistance, and blast mitigation. The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical design  fundamentals with hands-on knowledge of door hardware, laminated glass layups, and manufacturing processes,  and is comfortable coordinating across internal teams, outside test labs, and partner engineering firms. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, detail, and document components using 3D CAD  software, producing manufacturing-ready drawings and models. 

• Develop and refine products for physical security applications, including ballistic-resistant, forced-entry resistant, and blast-mitigating configurations. 

• Select and specify door hardware and laminated glass layups to meet performance, code, and customer  requirements. 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (engineering, production, quality, sales) and external partners – test  labs and outside engineering firms – to plan, execute, and interpret product testing (ballistic, forced entry,  blast, and related certifications). 

• Continuously evaluate existing products to identify opportunities for immediate improvements and next generation redesigns. 

• Develop, document, and maintain internal design and engineering standards, and ensure the team follows  them consistently. 

• Own document and revision control for drawings, specifications, and test records, ensuring accuracy and  traceability throughout the product lifecycle. 

• Maintain organized records of product development and testing documentation, including test reports,  certifications, and design history files. 

• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for design- or manufacturing-related issues identified in  production or the field. 

• Communicate design status, risks, and technical findings clearly to engineering leadership and cross functional teams. 

Education 

• Minimum: Associate degree in Engineering or a related discipline. 

• Preferred: Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering. 

Required Qualifications 

• Experience designing or engineering products for manufacturing, with direct exposure to aluminum door  and window systems.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Inventor or SolidWorks (or comparable 3D CAD platform). 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal  stakeholders, test labs, and outside engineering firms. 

• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and a disciplined approach to document and revision  control. 

• Self-starter who takes initiative to learn new codes, standards, materials, and testing methods without  prompting. 

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing  environment. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with physical security performance requirements: ballistics, forced entry, and blast resistance. 

• Familiarity with door hardware selection and laminated glass layup design. 

• Experience working with independent test labs and understanding of relevant test standards and certification processes. 

• Prior experience developing or maintaining internal engineering standards or design guidelines.

Compensation:  $90K - $100K