Design Engineer 5

Summary:The main function of a design engineer is to develop and design manufactured products, such as cars and home appliances. A typical design engineer needs to combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.Job Responsibilities:* Prepare sketches of ideas, detailed drawings, illustrations, artwork, or blueprints, using drafting instruments, paints and brushes, or computer-aided design equipment.* Modify and refine designs, using working models, to conform with customer specifications, production limitations, or changes in design trends.* Coordinate the look and function of product lines.* Confer with engineering, marketing, production, or sales departments, or with customers, to establish and evaluate design concepts for manufactured products.* Read publications, attend showings, and study competing products and design styles and motifs to obtain perspective and generate design concepts.* Design graphic material for use as illustration or advertising on manufactured materials and packaging or containers.

Skills:* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.* Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.* Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.* Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.* Experience with Adobe imaging software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software.Education/Experience:* Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering. Masters degree preferred.* 10+ years experience required.

Skills:* Creativity, verbal and written communication skills and problem solving ability.* Basic ability to utilize various forms of media, including print, electronic and film.* Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models.* Previous experience using the computer to create layouts and generate new images.* Experience with Adobe imaging software (i.e., Illustrator, Photoshop), computer aided design (CAD) software and graphics software.Education/Experience:* Bachelor's degree in industrial design, architecture or engineering. Masters degree preferred.* 10+ years experience required.