Senior Design Engineer

Pan-Oston • Full-time • Bowling Green, KY, USA • 4m ago

Job Details: Job Location: Pan Oston - Bowling Green, KY 42101, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Design, Own Your Future at Pan-Oston

100% Employee-Owned • Bowling Green, KY

At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.

Why Join Us?

Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green

Benefits Include

Competitive Pay Health Insurance FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Employee Assistance Program Gym Membership Discounts

Build More Than Products — Build a Career You Can Own.

Now Hiring:

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys transforming concepts into production-ready solutions.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative products from concept through production while collaborating closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Field Service teams. You will have the opportunity to influence product direction, improve manufacturing efficiency, and contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business growth.

If you are passionate about product design, enjoy solving complex engineering problems, and want to see your designs come to life on the manufacturing floor, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Product Design & Development

Design and develop 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks Create production-ready shop drawings, flat patterns, BOMs, and assembly documentation Manage engineering projects from concept through release, including timelines and deliverables Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis as needed Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulations (UL, ADA, NSF)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product development cycle Support Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering teams with process improvements, tooling, fixtures, and production optimization Collaborate with Purchasing to source and integrate new components when required Assist Field Service teams in troubleshooting product and installation issues

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Drive product enhancements through design changes and engineering change requests (ECNs/DCRs) Develop concepts and renderings to support customer presentations and marketing initiatives Contribute ideas that improve product functionality, manufacturability, and customer experience

Qualifications: Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field Minimum 5 years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D parametric CAD software Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication processes Understanding of manufacturing workflows, CNC requirements, and ERP systems/BOM structures Strong project management and organizational skills Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Autodesk Inventor or other parametric modeling platforms Knowledge of ERP systems such as Macola Experience supporting custom or configurable product development Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on real-world products from concept to production Collaborative environment with direct impact on product innovation Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies Cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales Opportunity to influence product quality, efficiency, and customer success Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential

Tools & Technology

SolidWorks Microsoft Office Suite Macola ERP Standard precision measurement tools Manufacturing and CNC support systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs. Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed

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