Design Engineer Jobs in Lafayette, IN (NOW HIRING)

The Design Engineer will lead the development and design of enhanced products, driving technical excellence and aligning with strategic business goals. This role requires initiative, creativity, and advanced problem-solving skills to deliver impactful solutions while exercising sound independent judgment to meet departmental and organizational objectives.

• Conceive and develop product design improvements and enhancements.
• Define product concepts, specifications, timelines, and development plans.
• Prepare and deliver technical and project design reviews to internal teams and customers.
• Coordinate design implementation across all manufacturing processes.
• Develop catalog specifications and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to evaluate and select vendor-supplied components.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and customers to ensure product solutions meet expectations and requirements.
• Work with Process Engineering to improve manufacturability and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering to address customer quality concerns through product re-designs, tolerance stack-up analysis, and driving CPAR's (Corrective, Preventative Action Requests) to closure.
• Investigate, prepare, and implement engineering change notices (ECNs).
• Identify and drive VAVE projects relating to cost reductions, supplier changes, and re-designs due to quality issues.
• Review technical developments and highlight relevant design concepts, products, or materials applicable to current offerings.
• Provide technical consultation to internal teams, customers, and distributors.
• Focus on quality issues, troubleshooting, and determining design issues with parts to provide solutions.

• Ability to manage products.
• Base knowledge of injection molding or similar processes such as castings.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, design, mechanical engineering, and Autodesk Inventor.
• BSME/MET degree from an accredited college or university.
• Comprehensive drafting knowledge, including 3D model creation, 2D drawing creation, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• 3-5 years of experience in product design or related engineering experience.

• Knowledge of various manufacturing processes, including machining, assembly, casting, and injection molding.
• Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's (Failure Mode Effect Analysis).
• Experience with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Experience with plastic injection molded components.
• Experience with RCCM (Root Cause Counter Measure).
• Effective and influential communication skills (written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and on solo assignments.
• Effective project management.

This position is onsite and offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment where engineers have direct influence on product design, manufacturing, and continuous improvement initiatives. The work environment supports innovative product development and engineering projects impacting customers worldwide. With a long-standing reputation for quality and operational excellence, the organization provides a stable and resourceful global setting while maintaining the culture of a local manufacturing operation. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Autodesk Inventor 3D modeling and 2D prints is required.

This is a Permanent position based out of Crawfordsville, IN.

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, dental, and vision insurancePrescription drug coverage401(k) with company match and additional company contributionsPaid vacation and company holidaysHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

This is a fully onsite position in Crawfordsville,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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