Hybrid Solution Design Engineer presso Entwistle Company

Description

Job Overview

The Entwistle Company is seeking a forward-thinking and motivated Solution Design Engineer to build a long-term career in our collaborative and innovative environment. 

In this role, you’ll help deliver mission-critical components that support U.S. and allied defense, with your skills, creativity, and impact directly contributing to national and global security. We value talent, encourage innovation, and promote professional growth.

Our Mission Statement

1. To be an essential provider of mission-critical defense components & systems, spanning air, land, sea and space, recognized for our specialized capabilities, quality and dependability.
2. To design, manufacture & build-to-print innovative and cost-effective products.
3. To help our DoD, Prime and Foreign Military customers and US warfighter succeed in their missions.

At The Entwistle Company, our values—Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Commitment—guide everything we do, from daily decisions to long-term strategy.

Ready to make a real difference? Join us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customer Discovery & Clarification
  • Engage with customers and internal sales staff to gather and clarify application-specific requirements.
  • Participate in discovery calls, site visits, or technical meetings as needed.
• Conceptual Design & Solution Development
  • Create conceptual or preliminary 3D CAD models, layouts, or hand sketches that visualize proposed solutions.
  • Ensure solutions align with Entwistle’s manufacturing capabilities and operational limitations.
• Technical Analysis & Review
  • Interpret RFQs, customer specifications, and drawings to design compliant solutions.
  • Evaluate technical feasibility and compatibility with existing systems.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to validate design assumptions, cost, and lead time.
  • Identify design trade-offs and risk areas early in the process.
• Proposal & Presentation Support
  • Develop technical proposals, including layouts, performance expectations, integration plans, and cost considerations.
  • Join customer presentations or meetings to explain technical concepts and answer questions.
• Design Transition & Handoff
  • Ensure clean transition of approved solutions to engineering for detailed design and production planning.
  • Participate in internal kickoffs or design reviews to maintain solution integrity.

What We Offer: 

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals 
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance 
• Employer Paid Short-term disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave 
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage 
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance 
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements 
• Employee Appreciation Events 

Competitive pay based on experience. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s  degree in mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 4+ years of experience in a design, applications, or solutions engineering role.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent CAD software.
• Strong  understanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, automation, assembly, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical presentations.
• Project coordination skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent solution designs.
• Experience designing for wire & cable machinery, automation systems, or custom CNC solutions is a plus.

Related Military Job Codes:

We value military experience and recognize transferable skills. Candidates with the following military job codes or similar may have relevant experience for this position:

· Army MOS: 12B – Combat Engineer

· Navy NEC: 1440 – Engineering Duty Officer

· Air Force AFSC: 62EX – Developmental Engineer

· Marine Corps MOS: 2161 - Machinist

· Coast Guard Rating: