Design Engineer I

Job Details
Job Location
DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS
Description
SUMMARY
DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting to a Senior Engineer, this role is the bridge between Design and Production, which produces drawings that are essential for fabrication while maintaining design intent for the client. The Design Engineer I is responsible for working with a team to create and provide unique solutions for our diverse clients and projects, including all aspects of engineering with guidance and collaboration from the Engineering team member assigned to lead the project.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to:

• Uses Solidworks at a proficient level to create high quality, accurate and timely production drawings, which require some redlining
• Focuses on process details by receiving, interpreting, and executing information from both internal and external clients
• Communicates effectively with all internal departments and all levels of personnel within the company
• Ensures components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standards
• Completes assigned projects on time and within stated budget
• Communicates with the Production team on a consistent basis to ensure the project is moving through production process correctly and on time
• Works proactively with the Production team to own and fix any errors during the production process up to and including install
• Ensures installation details are clearly understood by the assigned install team and are carried out correctly

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to perform day-to-day tasks while thinking outside of the box
• Ability to successfully execute projects on tight deadlines and to perform at high levels in a fast paced and ever-changing work environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to focus on process details
• Capacity to find solutions with a collaborative, positive attitude
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Can work independently, while still asking questions and for advice from tenured Engineering team members when needed

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design required
• Two to three years of experience in a Design Engineering position required
• Strong knowledge and working experience with Solidworks, preferably in a workplace setting
• Experience with CNC machining, CAM software and Adobe Creative Suite is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website ( to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is a salary (exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 8 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave. Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. A full list of available opportunities can be found at:
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid driver's license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.