Senior Design Engineer

Do you want to work for a company where your co‑workers are co‑owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group, we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee‑owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest‑quality products and services day in and day out.

And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco‑friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.

• Collaborate with product development, prototyping, design and sales teams to engineer creative and compelling solutions within project budgets and timelines.
• Mentor and coach Design Engineers on a project‑by‑project basis.
• Work with clients (outside client, sales, or PM) to understand project objectives.
• Create detailed Solid Works models, drawings, and BOMs for prototyping and production of parts.
• Generate PDF drawings and compatible files for production on CNC machines (if applicable).
• Ensure accurate documentation and revision control of all drawings and models.
• Lead the team in utilizing our EPDM file database and part numbering system.
• Build plastic models using SOPs provided by the TBG Fabrication team.
• Create Solid Works renderings using Photoview 360 or similar software and present materials in InDesign templates to the project team and clients.
• Model and draw parts that have already been produced or prototyped and participate in value‑engineering exercises.
• Collaborate with fabrication, vendor partners or prototype teams to edit and revise parts for production.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of hardware library, material library and proper hardware applications.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of material attributes and fabrication processes, finishes and finishing techniques.
• Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by Management.

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (this is a hybrid role and requires some onsite presence at our Chanhassen, MN office).

• Takes initiative in tough situations.
• Focus on quality.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Experience assisting customers via phone and/or email.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Works with a sense of urgency.

• Bachelor’s Degree in CAD/Engineering, Mechanical Design or Engineering.
• 6+ years’ experience in Solid Works, CAD software, Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Creative Suites, working in a related industry, preferably print or retail.

• Effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to admit mistakes.
• Fiercely loyal to both our customers and team.
• Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with.
• Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges.
• Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done.

• We're a 900‑person visual merchandising company.
• We are 100% employee‑owned.
• We offer a generous paid time‑off benefit that increases with tenure.
• This is a full‑time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317.

• Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Retirement savings programs:
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan – 100% Employee‑Owned, 401(k) with a company match.
• Career development opportunities.
• Flexible work hours.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral program.
• Safe & clean manufacturing environment.
• A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Talented, empowered and engaged co‑workers by your side.
• We have fun!
• It’s the difference between average and being a world‑class service provider.

$83,000 – $100,000 annually.
Range reflects our good‑faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.