Design Engineer

LearnTastic is a fast\-growing online education platform providing accredited continuing\-education and compliance courses for professionals across industries—from healthcare and construction to HR and education. With more than 1,000 courses and over a million learners served, LearnTastic is redefining accessible, self\-paced learning. Our mission is to make professional development simple, engaging, and impactful—anytime, anywhere. We're looking for a Design Engineer to join our team. Key Responsibilities Customer Requirements and Objective Definition* Translate customer CAD data, prints, specifications, and RFQs into measurable manufacturing objectives. * Review the existing NetSuite project record to understand scope and deliverables. Concept Development* Develop concept proposals and manufacturable design options. * Present concepts to customers and outside sales representatives. * Document all design assumptions and constraints. Manufacturing Cost Estimation* Prepare complete manufacturing cost estimates. * Work cross\-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Tooling Engineers, and Process Technicians. * Identify cost reduction opportunities through design optimization. Prototype Design and Tooling Support* Convert approved concepts into prototype\-ready designs. * Provide tooling engineers with prototype tooling models and necessary design data. Generate sample requests for the sample coordinator. * Work with the Engineering Manager to verify design intent and ensure appropriate liaison inspection of prototypes. Sample Review and Customer Approval* Support prototype and pattern builds and respond to design questions during and outside U.S. business hours when required. * Communicate with customers and outside sales to secure prototype sample approvals. Incorporate feedback into updated designs. Production Tooling and Pre\-Production Support* Update the design for production tooling. * Provide tooling\-ready models, issue sample requests, and support customer approval cycles. * Partner with the Engineering Manager and assigned liaisons to verify samples meet design intent. Production Release and ERP Documentation* After pre\-production approval, release the complete production package including final drawings, Bills of Material, and Routings that meet KFI standards. * Ensure documentation accuracy, completeness, and alignment with ISO 9001:2015 quality requirements. NetSuite Time Entry* Record all project hours in the NetSuite Project record in a timely and accurate manner. Project Documentation* Complete and maintain ISO 9001:2015 project records and maintain within EPDM project folder. Ensure hours spent on each project are properly logged in the NetSuite Project Record. Desired Qualifications* CWSA or CWSP SolidWorks certification * Demonstrated experience designing thin or heavy gauge thermoformed products * Exceptional SolidWorks proficiency with strong surfacing and complex modeling skills * Experience working in SolidWorks PDM Professional (EPDM) * Ability to create Assembly Items, Inventory Items, Bills of Material, and Routings in NetSuite * Proven experience preparing manufacturing cost estimates * Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Teams, Excel and SharePoint, with the ability to collaborate, share files, and communicate effectively in a remote environment * Experience working within an ISO 9001:2015 environment and following established quality documentation processes * Strong understanding of DFM principles for thermoforming including draft, radii, sag, cooling, shrinkage, trimming access, and tool constraints * Experience collaborating with teams in the United States and Mexico * Automotive OEM exposure * Experience with tooling, patterns, and fixture design for thermoformed products * Basic familiarity with welded metal components (approximately 5 percent of workload) * Advanced EPDM or EPDM administrative training Work Environment \+ Language Requirements* Global remote position * Requires at least 3 hours of overlap with U.S. Central Time each day * Minimal or no travel * Fluency in the English language; written and verbal proficiency (B2 level minimum on CEFR scale) * Reports to a U.S.\-based Engineering Manager lbQVxnhIhz