Senior Design Engineer

Job DetailsJob Location: Pan Oston - Bowling Green, KY 42101Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: DesignOwn Your Future at Pan-Oston

100% Employee-Owned • Bowling Green, KY

At Pan-Oston, you’re more than an employee — you’re an owner. For over 50 years, we’ve built retail solutions for some of North America’s biggest brands while building careers people are proud of.

Why Join Us?

Employee Ownership (ESOP) – Share in the company’s success
Work-Life Balance – Flex time for life’s important moments
Family-Focused Benefits – Childcare assistance & family coverage
Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement & advancement opportunities
Supportive Culture – A team built on respect, community, and integrity
Growing Company – Backed by a $10M facility expansion in Bowling Green

Benefits Include

Competitive Pay
Health Insurance
FREE Dental & Vision for Employee & Family
PTO, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Employee Assistance Program
Gym Membership Discounts

Build More Than Products — Build a Career You Can Own.

Now Hiring:

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Design Engineer to join our Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys transforming concepts into production-ready solutions.

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will play a key role in developing innovative products from concept through production while collaborating closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Field Service teams. You will have the opportunity to influence product direction, improve manufacturing efficiency, and contribute directly to customer satisfaction and business growth.

If you are passionate about product design, enjoy solving complex engineering problems, and want to see your designs come to life on the manufacturing floor, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Product Design & Development

Design and develop 3D models, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks
Create production-ready shop drawings, flat patterns, BOMs, and assembly documentation
Manage engineering projects from concept through release, including timelines and deliverables
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to improve efficiency, quality, and cost
Perform engineering calculations, simulations, and failure analysis as needed
Ensure designs comply with applicable industry standards and regulations (UL, ADA, NSF)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams throughout the product development cycle
Support Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering teams with process improvements, tooling, fixtures, and production optimization
Collaborate with Purchasing to source and integrate new components when required
Assist Field Service teams in troubleshooting product and installation issues

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Drive product enhancements through design changes and engineering change requests (ECNs/DCRs)
Develop concepts and renderings to support customer presentations and marketing initiatives
Contribute ideas that improve product functionality, manufacturability, and customer experience
QualificationsRequired Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum 5 years of product design experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks or similar 3D parametric CAD software
Experience with sheet metal design and fabrication processes
Understanding of manufacturing workflows, CNC requirements, and ERP systems/BOM structures
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Autodesk Inventor or other parametric modeling platforms
Knowledge of ERP systems such as Macola
Experience supporting custom or configurable product development
Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on real-world products from concept to production
Collaborative environment with direct impact on product innovation
Exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and technologies
Cross-functional teamwork with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales
Opportunity to influence product quality, efficiency, and customer success
Stable manufacturing environment with growth potential

Tools & Technology

SolidWorks
Microsoft Office Suite
Macola ERP
Standard precision measurement tools
Manufacturing and CNC support systems

Physical Requirements

Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments as needed