DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER RESUME EXAMPLE

Published: October 11, 2024 - The Design and Development Engineer continues to advance the design update of a class IIb medical device, ensuring comprehensive assessment of changes and revisions to the technical file. Manages the development of manufacturing and verification jigs and fixtures, and executes V&V activities related to design modifications. Prepares critical technical documents, including risk analysis, FMEA, and technical reports, to support the validation process and seamless transfer to production.

Tips for Design and Development Engineer Skills and Responsibilities on a Resume

1. Design and Development Engineer, Advanced Solutions Inc, Orlando, FL

Job Summary: 

  • Design new processes, products and technologies that fit into the company filtration product portfolio in close consultation with the Product Marketing, Sales, and Engineering divisions
  • Develop the products that have been designed in engineering documents, drawings, etc. to create a parent file of new products that will serve as input for the engineers
  • Develop various technical product information and tools for the sales division and external parties such as JC reps and customers
  • Research innovations in filtration
  • Building prototypes, and independently setting up tests and experiments to test and validate existing and/or new products.
  • Analyse measurements and incorporate them into a report
  • Studies literature and attends seminars to keep current in products, processes and materials 
  • Review all scopes of work and estimates prior to presenting to the DDE Manager for review Attends weekly meetings with the Client Management team 
  • Investigates and resolves client problems in a timely manner 
  • Demonstrate a team spirit in all job related activities and communications with co-workers and clients 
  • Seek to be billable 75% of the time Attends one-on-one meetings bi-weekly 


Skills on Resume: 

  • Process Design (Hard Skills)  
  • Engineering Documentation (Hard Skills)  
  • Technical Product Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Filtration Research (Hard Skills)  
  • Prototype Building (Hard Skills)  
  • Measurement Analysis (Hard Skills)  
  • Client Problem Resolution (Soft Skills)  
  • Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)  

2. Design and Development Engineer, Precision Engineering Works, San Diego, CA

Job Summary: 

  • Collaborates with Client Managers Design and configure systems (and estimates), which meet project specifications as defined by the Client Manager Specify required equipment and materials from both internal sources and external vendors, including pricing information. 
  • Serve as the interface between the Sales Business Unit and Operations Business Unit Develops estimates and preliminary installation plans: Perform job walk-through to support sales efforts and obtain adequate understanding of specific project installation conditions and considerations 
  • Prepares accurate, cost effective and competitive estimates for specified scopes of work While creating the estimate, generates a written list of the scope of work to be performed and inclusions/exclusions for use in the generation of the project quotation 
  • Consults with startup engineers and project managers to ensure that the selected products and practices will perform the required system functions 
  • Prepare preliminary installation plan for job package that would include a basic riser or system block diagram
  • Keeps a positive, professional, and helpful attitude towards clients, prospects, co-workers, vendors and sub-contractors 
  • Remains up to date with company policies, procedures and products 
  • Remains up to date on industry standards and technological developments 
  • Remains up to date on Aronson Security Group’s project turnover documentation as it relates to accounting, operations and sales support 


Skills on Resume:

  • System Configuration (Hard Skills)  
  • Equipment Specification (Hard Skills)  
  • Sales and Operations Interface (Soft Skills)  
  • Estimate Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Job Walk-Through (Hard Skills)  
  • Project Quotation Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Client Relationship Management (Soft Skills)  
  • Industry Knowledge (Soft Skills)  

3. Design and Development Engineer, Innovative Tech Solutions, Austin, TX

Job Summary: 

  • Support with creation of specifications, requirements definition and rationalisation, test methods development verification and validation process.
  • Delivery and planning of design tasks are based on agreed deliverables, and decisions need to be made prior to them.
  • Apply innovative problem solving skills to support the vision specification for new product concepts.
  • Runs user trials and user studies to validate the product requirements.
  • Challenge and develop Dyson engineering practices to continuously improve design quality.
  • Prepare documents and progress overview for a regular design reviews with the Design Manager, Engineering Manager and RDD Director – justify design detail and collaborate with other specialists.
  • Conceptualising design of manufacturing processes, special purpose machines and tooling.
  • Sourcing technical data and identify potential suppliers for materials, parts and components.
  • Ensuring the timely completion of projects within the stipulated time and budgets.
  • Project and report writing


Skills on Resume: 

  • Specification Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Task Planning (Hard Skills)  
  • Problem Solving (Soft Skills)  
  • User Trials (Hard Skills)  
  • Design Improvement (Hard Skills)  
  • Document Preparation (Hard Skills)  
  • Manufacturing Process Design (Hard Skills)  
  • Project Management (Soft Skills)  

4. Design and Development Engineer, GreenTech Development, Portland, OR

Job Summary: 

  • Work with the development lead on new product design (concept to launch) for all new pumps and associated products using the lastest computer aided design tools (e.g. CFD, FEA etc). 
  • Implement major projects using the Xylem Product Development process (XPD)
  • Interface with the product management team to secure ideas for new products. 
  • Communicate with customers either directly or through product managers to establish product design needs. 
  • Configure product to meet customer requirements.
  • Keeping up to date with state of the art design tools, practices, and concepts
  • Ensure that compoents are designed for effective manufacture
  • Testing and evaluation of pumps and associated equipment
  • Support for production and manufacturing
  • Provide technical support and advice for current and new products as required, internal and external customers


Skills on Resume: 

  • Product Design (Hard Skills)  
  • Project Implementation (Hard Skills)  
  • Customer Communication (Soft Skills)  
  • Product Configuration (Hard Skills)  
  • Design Tool Proficiency (Hard Skills)  
  • Manufacturability Assurance (Hard Skills)  
  • Testing and Evaluation (Hard Skills)  
  • Technical Support (Soft Skills)  

5. Design and Development Engineer, Dynamic Systems, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary: 

  • Continued development and implementation of the design update to a class IIb device
  • Ensure design changes and the impact are fully assessed and necessary revisions to the technical file are made
  • Development of manufacturing and verification jigs and fixtures
  • Manage and execute V&V activities associated with the design change
  • Preparation of technical documents such as risk analysis, FMEA, component specifications, technical reports including verification and validation reports, etc. for incorporation into the technical file
  • Support process validations and transfer to production, working with design transfer and manufacturing engineering teams.
  • Expand and develop innovative new ideas for current products
  • Provide evaluation and reporting of warranty failures
  • Reviews the turn-over package generated by the sales person to insure and all necessary documentation is included and correct 
  • Develops and maintains favorable interaction with decision-making, decision-influencing, and purchasing contacts


Skills on Resume: 

  • Design Implementation (Hard Skills)  
  • Impact Assessment (Hard Skills)  
  • Jig Development (Hard Skills)  
  • V&V Management (Hard Skills)  
  • Technical Documentation (Hard Skills)  
  • Process Validation (Hard Skills)  
  • Idea Development (Soft Skills)  
  • Stakeholder Interaction (Soft Skills)

6. Design and Development Engineer, NextGen Products, Boulder, CO

Job Summary: 

  • Providing engineering services in a phased development approach to develop & launch medical devices.
  • Interacting with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
  • Assisting customers in the development of user requirements and product specifications.
  • Design concepts and coordinating rapid prototyping iterations.
  • Completing laboratory engineering prototype builds.
  • Developing test methods and conducting test method validations.
  • Conducting feasibility testing and iterating prototypes and designs based on observations and data.
  • Create and update risk management documents.
  • Coordinate and execute product qualification testing (Design Verification and Validation)
  • Assist in assembly process development throughout the development process.


Skills on Resume: 

  • Medical Device Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)  
  • User Requirements Assistance (Soft Skills)  
  • Design and Prototyping (Hard Skills)  
  • Laboratory Prototype Builds (Hard Skills)  
  • Test Method Development (Hard Skills)  
  • Feasibility Testing (Hard Skills)  
  • Risk Management Documentation (Hard Skills)