Explore Design Engineer Jobs

Design engineers turn ideas into practical products, components, and systems. They combine creative problem-solving with engineering principles to develop designs that meet performance, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements. Explore vetted Design Engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Does a Design Engineer Do?

Design engineers translate concepts and customer needs into detailed designs. Depending on the industry, they may create 3D models and technical drawings, select materials, evaluate prototypes, run simulations, and work with manufacturing teams to improve production readiness. They also document design decisions and help ensure products meet applicable standards.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly look for a degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or another relevant engineering discipline, along with experience in a specialized field. Helpful capabilities may include CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) software, prototyping, testing, design for manufacturability, materials knowledge, and clear communication. Requirements vary by role and industry.

Industries and Career Paths

Design engineers work across industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, industrial equipment, and electronics. With experience, they may advance into senior or lead design engineering roles, specialize in areas such as systems or product development, or move into engineering management.

Find Design Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Search Design Engineer openings on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities, including positions paying $100,000 or more. Compare roles by location, experience level, and specialization, then explore opportunities that align with your expertise and career goals.

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$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful transportation projects by leading highway design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions that me...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of transportation by leading highway design projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with standards and client needs. Drive project success from pla...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure by leading highway design projects, coordinating multidisciplinary efforts, and mentoring junior engineers to deliver high-qualit...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Develop and enhance custom manufacturing equipment and automation systems. Lead projects from concept to commissioning, ensuring reliability, safety, and cost-effectiveness while collaborating with cr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$68K - $108K *

Transform your career by leading electrical design projects, collaborating with engineers and clients to deliver innovative, compliant solutions. Engage in hands-on fieldwork and technical research wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful mechanical engineering projects from concept to construction, collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and mentor emerging talent while ensuring quality and compli...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering by delivering high-performing projects. Leverage your expertise in mechanical engineering to collaborate on innovative designs and mentor emerging...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading mechanical engineering projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and mentor emerging talent while ensuring pro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Champion innovative mechanical engineering solutions, leading projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance design standards and ensure project success in a fast-pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Drive the design and development of innovative engineered products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance performance and manufacturability while ensuring customer satisfaction and prod...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Innovate complete electrical systems for automated packaging lines, ensuring design accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance system integration and drive design improvements in a dyn...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K *

Join a dynamic team as you design innovative heat transfer solutions, collaborating with customers and cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and performance across various industries. Your engi...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$92K *

Elevate customer success by designing innovative heat transfer solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex engineering challenges and optimize performance across diverse indus...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Support the design and development of tooling solutions for high-speed cable assemblies, collaborating with global engineering teams to enhance manufacturing efficiency and ensure quality standards ar...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in mechanical product design by creating detailed CAD models, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and enhancing product quality and manufacturability to drive innovation in clea...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $165K *

Champion the successful delivery of large-scale building projects, leading a team of engineers while enhancing design processes and ensuring quality outcomes from concept through construction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $180K *

Drive the design and development of innovative ground systems for defense platforms, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient operations while optimizing for performance...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $214K *

Drive innovative thermal-mechanical solutions in a collaborative environment, leading New Product Development from concept to launch. Influence product design and performance while managing cross-func...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to innovative design solutions by collaborating with architects and clients, ensuring technical accuracy and cost justification throughout the sales cycle. Leverage expertise in cabling, se...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$78K - $90K *

Lead engineering initiatives to design, enhance, and optimize products, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities and performance standards while fostering innovation and usability improvemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Design and optimize automated material handling solutions, leveraging expertise in mechanical design and analytics to enhance client processing goals. Collaborate with teams to deliver functional layo...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$77K - $100K *

Optimize assembly equipment design for tooling and fixtures, ensuring project timelines and standardization while collaborating with engineers and vendors to enhance in-house manufacturing capabilitie...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $110K *

Drive project success by managing engineering initiatives from kickoff to delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met while maintaining strong co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy with innovative transformer solutions. Collaborate on designs, enhance product performance, and contribute to sustainable initiatives while leveraging y...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Contribute to innovative design engineering projects, leveraging your expertise to create detailed engineering drawings and models for power plant systems, while collaborating effectively within a tea...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a design engineer do?question toggle

    A design engineer develops and refines products, components, or systems, using engineering analysis and design tools to meet technical, safety, cost, and manufacturing requirements.

  • What qualifications do design engineers typically need?question toggle

    Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline relevant to the work. Employers may also seek experience with CAD software, prototyping, testing, materials, and design for manufacturability; specific requirements vary.

  • Which industries hire design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers work in fields including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, medical devices, electronics, and industrial equipment.

  • How can I find Design Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Design Engineer listings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more and filter for roles that fit your skills and career goals.

  • What career paths are available for design engineers?question toggle

    Design engineers can progress to senior or lead roles, specialize in areas such as product development or systems design, or pursue engineering management.