Design Engineer

Star

Design Engineer responsible for collaborating across teams on design and project management at Star. Engaging in material selections, project planning, and producing detailed AutoCAD drawings.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with Business Development and Creative teams on design, material selections, value engineering, and pricing strategies that will position STAR to win projects.
Establish and produce cost estimates for proposals, integrating design, graphics, production and services.
Research new materials and vendors for a given project.
Lead and provide work direction and guidance to supporting team (Production Engineer, CAD Engineer, Lead Builder, Production Manager, Graphic Project Manager, and outside vendors as needed).
Manage the planning, organization, documentation, estimates, timelines, and tasks of projects in partnership with Project Management.
Ensure effective project handoff from Estimating to Production Engineering.
Complete AutoCAD drawings (2D and 3D, technical, graphic, CNC, and setup) for assigned projects in a timely manner.
Actively participate in internal project meetings, including project margin and variance reviews, new business production meetings and project debriefs.
Complete daily reporting responsibilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-year degree in drafting / design
4+ years of experience in drafting and project management (experience in retail, tradeshow or cabinetry strongly preferred)
Software proficiency (AutoCAD, MS Office-Excel, internet)
Willingness and ability to work beyond 40 hours per week during peak periods to ensure client needs are met

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full benefits
Competitive salary

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost estimationproject managementdraftingAutoCAD2D drawing3D drawingtechnical drawinggraphic designCNC setupvalue engineering

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipguidanceorganizationcommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementattention to detailadaptabilityreporting

Certifications

2-year degree in drafting/design