Structural Design Engineer
Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan, 49528, USA
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Quality Engineering, Structural Engineer
Role Overview
The Structural Design Engineer specializes in load-bearing components, structural systems, and durability-critical assemblies. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong FEA skills, materials knowledge, and experience designing products that must withstand demanding field conditions
Key Responsibilities- Perform structural analysis, FEA, and load simulations
- Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings
- Design structural components for strength, durability, and manufacturability
- Validate designs through testing and iterative refinement
- Collaborate with suppliers on materials, processes, and tolerances
- Support failure analysis and continuous improvement
- 2-4 years of structural engineering experience
- Strongproficiencyin 3D CAD and simulation tools
- Deep understanding of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, polymers)
- Experience designing for injection molding, machining, and metal fabrication
- Strong analytical and testing skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
This role will be based at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. The expectation is to be onsite in our design studio for a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote focus work for enhancing personal productivity can beleveraged1-2 days per week where appropriate. Experienced candidates can be provided with up to3months of remote work before transitioning to Grand Rapids to allow for an earlier start date.
Benefits- Base salary negotiable based on experience
- Performance based bonus 15% of base salary
- Additional project based compensation incentives available
- 401k with 4% company match
- 80% cost coverage of medical, dental & vision insurance
- Relocation stipend available
Latitude Outdoors is a fast-growing outdoor equipment company dedicated to redefining the mobile hunting experience. We design premium gear that blends innovation, performance, and simplicity — empowering hunters to move lighter, stay longer, and hunt smarter. Our team is passionate about the outdoors, craftsmanship, and building products that stand up to the most demanding conditions.
Our Vision for the Product Development TeamWe are building a world-class product development organization that balances creativity, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Our goal is to launch innovative, high-quality products that reflect our brand values, delight our customers, and scale with our growing business. We believe in empowering our team with ownership, clarity, and the tools to do their best work.
What Our Product Team Values- Customer Obsession – solve problems with empathy & authenticity
- Craftsmanship – sweat the details and take pride in our work
- Agility – move fast, learn quickly, and adapt with purpose
- Ownership – take initiative and follow through
- Team First – win together and support each other
- Growth Mindset - strive to be the best, do not fear failurelearnfrom it and reapply, seek continuous improvement, proactivelyidentifyand solve problems
- Grit - work ethic encompassing resilience, persistence, and passion
- Empathy - always considering the perspective of others with humility
- Dependability - consistently deliver according to standards
- Accountability - own outcomes, take responsibility with transparency and follow through
- Communication - clear,timely, & consistent, always close the loop
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