Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

DRT Precision Mfg. Co. is committed to being the leader in the marketplace by providing innovative technology, precision components, and superior support. Due to significant growth, we are currently seeking excellent candidates for our Sidney, OH location.

Job Title : Design Engineer – Reverse Engineering & Product Improvement

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Design Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on reverse engineering existing products, analyzing their design and functionality, and developing enhanced solutions that improve performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical design, CAD modeling, and product development, with a passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Reverse Engineer Existing Products :

Disassemble, analyze, and document current product designs to understand functionality, materials, and manufacturing processes.

Identify weaknesses or inefficiencies in existing designs and propose innovative solutions to enhance durability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.

Create accurate 3D models and detailed drawings using industry-standard CAD software (Inventor, NX, AutoCAD).

Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and customer teams to ensure design improvements align with production capabilities and customer requirements.

Recommend alternative materials or processes to improve product quality and reduce costs.

Maintain thorough records of design changes, and improvement recommendations.

Ensure all designs meet relevant industry standards, safety regulations, and company guidelines.

Qualifications

3+ years in product design or reverse engineering roles.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.