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Bradford White Corporation

CAD Designer

Middleville, MI · On-site

$25.50 - $35.25/hr

Advanced Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), sheet metal part design, weld assemblies, and plastic part design * PLM/PDM platform experience preferred * Ability to manage time ...

Helm Tool

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Mold Design Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Part Design Validity: Identify potential part design issues that could cause molding problems and propose solutions. * Print Preparation: Prepare prints for all components with dimensions and proper ...

Technimark

Design Engineer

Asheboro, NC · On-site

Plastics background in injection molding Plastic Part Design-Consumer Packaging/Medical Device a plus * CAD design software: Pro Engineer, Creo, Solidworks, Catia, etc. * Analysis software: Moldflow ...

Technimark

Design Engineer

Asheboro, NC

Plastics background in injection molding Plastic Part Design-Consumer Packaging/Medical Device a plus * CAD design software: Pro Engineer, Creo, Solidworks, Catia, etc. * Analysis software: Moldflow ...

Butler America Aerospace

Gearbox Design SME

OR · Remote

$70 - $90/hr

... part design, and assembly design workbenches • Must be proficient in Catia V5 2D drafting • Must have experience in Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5 • Must be ...

Truck-Lite

Design Engineer

Erie, PA · On-site

Requirements: * 4 year degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology * 5-10 years of plastic part design, automotive design, or vehicle lighting experience desired. * MS ...

Panduit

Mechanical Design Engineer

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates ... What You Will Do * Design and develop products and systems focused on connectivity, power ...

The Siena Group

This is a 'working leader,' combining both your design skills for new part design and leading a small team of Design Engineers. The team is one of several business units in a much larger organization ...

Panduit

Mechanical Design Engineer

Tinley Park, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

You'll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates ... What You Will Do * Design and develop products and systems focused on connectivity, power ...

Kelly Services

Mechanical Design Engineer

Lake Orion, MI

$70K - $94K/yr

Part design including plastic, sheet metal, wiring, graphical interfaces, decorative parts, mechanisms and sensors. Assembly design including complex medical device equipment. Bill of material ...

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Honor Plastics & Molding

Product Design Intern

Pomona, CA · On-site

$22 - $22.50/hr

Work with sales team to review customer 3D & 2D part files to assist product development and realization. * Manage new tooling programs including mold layout and detail design. * Work with DFM ...

Midland-Marvel Recruiters

Design Engineer

Woodland, WA

$75K - $100K/yr

Required Education and/or Experience * 2 years + experience with plastic part design, preference for automotive engineering. * Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.

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How much do part design jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for part design in the United States is $25.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Part Design vs Mechanical Drafter?

AspectPart DesignMechanical Drafter
Primary RoleCreating detailed 3D models and prototypes of individual partsPreparing technical drawings and schematics based on existing designs
Skills & CertificationsCAD software proficiency, engineering knowledge, certifications like SolidWorks or AutoCADDrafting skills, CAD proficiency, understanding of engineering standards
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, engineering departments, manufacturing firmsEngineering firms, manufacturing companies, construction sites
FocusDesign and development of parts from concept to detailed modelsCreating accurate technical drawings for manufacturing and assembly

Part Design involves developing detailed 3D models of individual components, focusing on design and engineering. Mechanical Drafters prepare technical drawings based on these designs, ensuring accurate documentation for manufacturing. While both roles require CAD skills and engineering knowledge, Part Designers focus on creating models, whereas Mechanical Drafters focus on producing detailed drawings for production.

What are some typical challenges faced by professionals in Part Design and how can they be addressed?

In Part Design, common challenges include balancing functionality with manufacturability, managing tight project timelines, and ensuring cross-team collaboration with manufacturing and quality assurance. Designers often need to iterate their models based on feedback from prototyping and testing, which requires adaptability and strong problem-solving skills. Building effective communication with engineers and production teams early in the process helps streamline revisions and reduces costly delays. Staying updated with the latest CAD tools and industry standards also contributes to overcoming these challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Part Designer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Designer, you need strong proficiency in mechanical design principles, CAD modeling, and a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD, as well as knowledge of manufacturing processes and industry standards, is essential. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you collaborate with engineering teams and ensure design accuracy. These skills are crucial for creating manufacturable, high-quality parts that meet performance, safety, and cost requirements.

What is part design?

Part design refers to the process of creating and developing the specifications, geometry, and features of individual components used in products or systems. This often involves using computer-aided design (CAD) software to create detailed 2D or 3D models, considering factors such as material selection, manufacturability, and assembly requirements. Effective part design helps ensure that components perform their intended functions, are cost-effective to produce, and fit together properly with other parts in the final product.
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Senior Design Engineer (Advanced Energy Hardware)

Senior Design Engineer (Advanced Energy Hardware)

Freeform

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER (ADVANCED ENERGY HARDWARE)
Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.
Freeform is hiring a Senior Design Engineer focused on advanced energy hardware to sit at the intersection of advanced part design and additive manufacturing. This is a deeply technical senior engineering role responsible for rethinking how energy hardware is conceived, designed, and produced. Not just adapting existing parts for a new process but fundamentally reimagining what's possible when legacy design constraints no longer apply. You will own complex design challenges end-to-end, working hands-on with some of the most complex hardware in the industry, and serve as a technical authority on where Freeform's platform unlocks performance regimes, architectures, and geometries that were previously impractical or impossible.
The ideal candidate is a highly experienced mechanical or energy systems engineer with deep intuition for part design, a genuine passion for pushing the boundaries of what hardware can do, and a track record of leading technical work on complex hardware programs. They understand various advanced energy systems at a component and systems level, can independently drive and mentor others on manufacturability, materials, and performance tradeoffs, and are excited by the creative challenge of designing parts from first principles. The core draw of this role is the engineering itself - though this person will also engage directly with some of the most sophisticated frontier companies in the energy industry.
Responsibilities:
  • Drive part design and redesign across a broad range of energy hardware, including:
    • Turbines and rotating machinery for power generation
    • Heat exchangers and thermal management hardware
    • Valves, manifolds, and fluid handling systems
    • Pressure vessels and high-integrity structural components
    • Burners, combustors, and fuel delivery systems
    • Balance-of-plant components for nuclear, hydrogen, and conventional power systems
  • Develop and own deep component-level understanding of requirements, performance drivers, and system constraints within energy generation, transmission, and storage programs
  • Lead first-principles part redesigns, identifying where additive manufacturing enables new geometries, consolidated assemblies, improved performance, or reduced cost and lead time
  • Define and evaluate design concepts with expert command of materials, tolerances, thermal and structural behavior, and production considerations
  • Serve as a senior technical resource, independently resolving advanced questions related to design tradeoffs, process capabilities, qualification pathways, and production scalability, and helping guide less experienced engineers
  • Partner closely with internal engineering and operations teams to drive feasibility, refine concepts, and own execution outcomes
  • Lead technical engagements with customer engineering teams to understand application requirements, present design solutions, and establish deep technical credibility at a senior level
  • Identify, scope, and champion new application spaces where Freeform's technology can deliver step-change improvements over conventional manufacturing
  • Shape Freeform's product, process, and technology roadmap through field-informed technical leadership and strategic input

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or closely related technical discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, renewable energy, or a closely related advanced energy industry
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex hardware programs from concept through qualification and production
  • Experience designing or analyzing turbomachinery, thermal systems, fluid systems, pressure-bearing hardware, or high-performance structural components
  • Deep systems-level understanding of complex mechanical hardware and how components function within larger assemblies

Nice to Have:
  • 10+ years of experience in a hands-on engineering role within power generation, oil & gas, nuclear, renewable energy, or a closely related advanced energy industry
  • Familiarity with metal 3D printing or design for additive manufacturing (DFAM) concepts
  • Strong intuition for part design, design-for-manufacturing, and how component geometry relates to performance and producibility
  • Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical direction on hardware development programs
  • Experience carrying hardware through development, qualification, and production ramp
  • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both engineering and non-engineering stakeholders
  • Strong first-principles reasoning and comfort operating in ambiguous, fast-moving problem spaces
  • Strategic thinker with an instinct for where technology can unlock the most value
  • Team player, positive attitude, growth mindset, integrity, accountability, adaptability, entrepreneurial, driven, results-oriented and ethical

Location:
  • Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof. We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
  • Our fast-paced, cross-functional environment is built on close collaboration, and as such, this role requires full-time onsite presence (five days a week), with very limited exceptions.

What We Offer:
  • We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
  • We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
  • Benefits
    • Significant stock option packages
    • 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
    • Life insurance
    • Traditional and Roth 401(k)
    • Relocation assistance provided
    • Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
    • Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
    • Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
    • Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
  • Compensation
    • As a growing company, the salary range is intentionally wide as we determine the most appropriate package for each individual taking into consideration years of experience, educational background, and unique skills and abilities as demonstrated throughout the interview process. Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
    • In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $150,000-$200,000. The upper end of the range is reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional experience, deep domain mastery, and a proven history of high performance and impact.
  • Freeform is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity; employment with Freeform is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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