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
