Design Engineers (to include Mechanical Engineers and Electrical Engineers) play a very critical role in the Product Development Process.  The everyday engineering work is largely perform by this role.  This role has the primary responsibility to capture the form, fit and function of a product using CAD solutions to capture and document the design.  Although commonly responsible for CAD work, Design Engineers often have the responsibility to manage the project and troubleshoot engineering challenges.

The Design Engineer generally works with a team of engineers and designers to develop the preliminary design and most critical parts of a product.  Their input will usually be a Product Requirements Document, 2D Sketch, 3D model, or a physical mock-up.  The objective is to directly leverage the 2D and 3D concept data to preserve the design intent.

While Design Engineers can be involved during the entire Product Development Process, the majority of their work is completed when they output the complete digital model definition including but not limited to 2D and 3D drawings and documentation, digital 3D models, Bill of Materials (BOMs), Product Specifications, and/or work instructions.

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Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Drafters