A Product Design Engineer is responsible for the complete production of a product from original idea through to fully functioning product. May be responsible for engineering of materials and manufacturing the product. May be responsible for graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
Industrial Product Design Engineer Thermcraft, Winston-Salem, NC - 2.3 Winston-Salem, NC Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $110,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee stock ownership plan Qualifications Industrial equipment design Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical blueprint interpretation 3D modeling software Materials engineering experience within manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Mechanical detail drawings Mechanical assembly drawings 3D modeling for product design Mechanical drawings Collaboration with product development teams Bachelor's degree in engineering Industrial Engineering Blueprint creation using CAD software SolidWorks Product design Collaboration with manufacturing teams Design for manufacturability (DFM) 3D modeling Sheet metal Production documentation Product design documentation Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description Description:
Industrial Product Design Engineer - Manufacturing | Winston-Salem, NC | 100% Employee-Owned ESOP Company About Thermcraft Thermcraft is a leading manufacturer of high-quality thermal processing equipment, including industrial furnaces, laboratory furnaces, ovens, heaters, kilns, custom thermal systems, and related components. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Thermcraft designs and manufactures standard and fully customized solutions for customers across a wide range of industries. As a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, every team member has a stake in our success and the opportunity to help shape the future of the business. Position Overview We are seeking a versatile Industrial Design Engineer to own the lifecycle of our products from initial concept through to the production line. You will split your time between creative product design (CAD modeling, prototyping) and industrial process optimization (design for manufacturability, workflow efficiency). The Product Design Engineer will work closely with production, sales, engineering, purchasing, and leadership to create reliable, cost-effective, and customer-focused furnace, oven, heater, and thermal system solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and develop new and existing industrial furnaces, laboratory furnaces, ovens, heaters, kilns, thermal processing systems, and related mechanical components. Create 3D CAD models, detailed engineering drawings, bills of materials, layouts, and product documentation for manufacturing and customer-specific applications. Apply mechanical design, design for manufacturability, value engineering, and component standardization principles to improve product quality, cost, reliability, and production efficiency. Collaborate with production, purchasing, sales, and leadership to support custom product design, new product development, product changes, and engineering problem-solving. Support prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of designs to ensure performance, safety, functionality, and manufacturability. Evaluate materials, components, fabrication methods, tooling, fixtures, and assembly processes to improve production flow and reduce rework. Review customer requirements, technical specifications, and application needs to develop practical engineering solutions for thermal processing equipment. Assist with continuous improvement projects related to manufacturing processes, quality, standard work, product documentation, and engineering efficiency. Partner with cross-functional teams to support product launches, custom orders, design revisions, and production readiness. Ensure designs align with applicable safety standards, quality expectations, customer requirements, and internal manufacturing capabilities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Design, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field preferred. 3+ years of experience in product design, mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, industrial equipment design, or custom engineered products. Strong experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, Inventor, or similar design tools. Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, tolerances, and manufacturing documentation. Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, machining, assembly, electrical/mechanical components, and design for manufacturability. Experience in industrial equipment, thermal processing equipment, furnaces, ovens, heaters, machinery, or custom manufacturing is a plus. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance product performance, manufacturability, cost, safety, and customer requirements. Effective communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering, production, sales, purchasing, and leadership teams. Adhere to our
Core Values:
Do Right Always! Customer Centric Teamwork Get it Done! Well and Timely Drama Free Work Environment Be Smart, Grow and Learn, Stay Smart Thermcraft is a 100% employee-owned and we are proud to be a Fair Chance employer -we hire based on skill, character, and a genuine desire to grow with us. Please note that a background and drug screen is required as part of our hiring process.
Pay:
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
