Entry-Level Product Design Engineer

Company: 3Designco.com (www.3designco.com)

Location: 8801 Fast Park Dr. #111, Raleigh, NC 27617

Employment Type: Part-Time

Reports To: Product Development Manager

About 3Designco.com

At 3Designco.com, we specialize in bringing innovative product ideas to life through cutting-edge design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions. We operate in a fast-paced, highly creative environment where technical precision meets aesthetic design. As a growing company, we offer an environment where you will learn from industry experts and your work will directly contribute to the development of real-world consumer and industrial products.

The Role

We are looking for a curious, motivated, and hands-on Entry-Level Design Engineer to join our product development team. No prior professional experience is required. In this role, you will kickstart your engineering career by diving straight into the end-to-end product lifecycle. You will collaborate closely with our senior engineering and industrial design teams to take products from initial brainstorming and CAD modeling through to physical prototyping, testing, and manufacturing preparation.

If you are a proactive problem solver who loves figuring out how things are built and is eager to apply your baseline academic or hobbyist skills to real-world hardware, this is the perfect launchpad for your career.

Key Responsibilities

Ideation & Conceptualization: Participate actively in design reviews and brainstorming sessions, helping to sketch, pitch, and develop concepts for new and existing products.
Part Design & 3D Modeling: Create, modify, and refine 3D CAD models using Fusion 360, Onshape, and Rhino Design under the guidance of senior engineers.
Prototyping & Sourcing: Transform digital concepts into physical reality. You will research, source, and purchase off-the-shelf components, hardware, and raw materials for prototype builds.
Product Testing & Validation: Set up and execute mechanical testing on prototypes to evaluate form, fit, and function. You will gather, record, and analyze data to help guide design iterations.
Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Work alongside senior engineers to learn how to optimize product designs for injection molding, machining, assembly, and cost-effectiveness.
Rendering & Documentation: Produce photorealistic product renders using KeyShot, and assist in creating technical documentation, assembly guides, or product graphics using Adobe Creative Suite.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related technical field (recent grads welcome!).
Experience: 0 years of professional experience required. We will fully train and mentor the right candidate.
CAD Fundamentals: Basic foundational experience or coursework in 3D CAD modeling (familiarity with Fusion 360, Onshape, and/or Rhino Design is highly valued).
Mechanical Aptitude: A natural, hands-on mechanical mindset with an innate curiosity for how physical parts fit, move, and work together.
Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to build and track basic Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Soft Skills: Good spatial reasoning, a proactive "let's figure it out" attitude, and excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves

Note: These are not strict requirements, but they will help you stand out!

Hands-on experience operating 3D printers, laser cutters, or basic shop tools (from university labs, clubs, or personal hobbies).
Familiarity with visualization tools like KeyShot and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop/Illustrator).
A digital portfolio or school project summary showcasing your CAD models, design process, or physical builds.

What We Offer

Real-World Impact: No coffee runs here—you will own your tasks and contribute directly to actual products.
Environment: A collaborative workshop atmosphere where creativity meets technical execution.
Schedule: Part -Time (Monday – Friday)
Compensation: $20/hr

3Design Co

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