Design Engineer Jobs in Ohio

Design Engineer jobs in Ohio are consistently active, with demand concentrated in automotive and mobility systems, industrial machinery, aerospace components, and consumer products manufacturing, with openings at every level from entry-level drafters to senior systems engineers. Columbus, Cleveland, and Dayton are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Honda, Parker Hannifin, and Emerson have deep and enduring engineering footprints. Product design, mechanical systems, and tooling and fixture engineering are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles119+
Top employerLJB
Top cityRaymond, OH
Cities hiring52
Work type49% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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L3Harris
Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer
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Specialist, Mechanical Design Engineer
L3Harris
Cincinnati, Ohio
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Curtiss-Wright
Mechanical Design Engineer Specializing in HVAC
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Mechanical Design Engineer Specializing in HVAC
Curtiss-Wright
Cincinnati, Ohio
Customer Success
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$82k - $110k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Hansen Corporation
Senior Design Engineer
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Senior Design Engineer
Hansen Corporation
Gallipolis, Ohio
Software Engineering
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
51-200

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Product Design Engineer (Audio and Acoustic)
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Product Design Engineer (Audio and Acoustic)
PUI Audio
Fairborn, Ohio
Business Operations
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Gardner Standard LLC
Senior Electrical Engineer – Embedded Hardware Design
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Senior Electrical Engineer – Embedded Hardware Design
Gardner Standard LLC
Holland, Ohio
Engineering (Non-Software)
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

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Design Engineer Jobs by City in Ohio

Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Raymond
16 jobs
Cincinnati
11 jobs
Miamisburg
6 jobs
Marysville
4 jobs
Independence
4 jobs
Dayton
3 jobs
Maumee
3 jobs
Lewis Center
3 jobs

Design Engineer Job Market in Ohio

A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LJB
LJB8 open roles
American Honda Motor
American Honda Motor8 open roles
Amazon
Amazon6 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Technology & Software
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Ohio Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in design engineer jobs across Ohio.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or related engineering discipline required
  • Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or CATIA
  • Experience with product development lifecycle from concept through production release
  • Familiarity with GD&T, engineering drawing standards, and design tolerancing
  • Ability to collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams on-site
  • Knowledge of materials selection, failure analysis, and design for manufacturability

Design Engineer Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a design engineer in Ohio?

Most design engineer roles in Ohio require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, industrial, or a closely related engineering discipline. Ohio does not require a state license to work as a design engineer in a private industry setting, though engineers who stamp drawings for public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license through the State of Ohio Engineers and Surveyors Board. Building a portfolio of CAD work and hands-on project experience is the most direct path into Ohio's manufacturing and product design sectors.

Which companies hire design engineers in Ohio?

Employers hiring design engineers in Ohio right now include LJB, American Honda Motor, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Ohio's dense concentration of automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturers means design engineering openings appear across a wide range of company sizes, from large multinationals to regional contract manufacturers and specialty fabricators.

Which Ohio cities have the most design engineer jobs?

Raymond, Columbus, and Cincinnati are the cities with the most design engineer openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its large Honda and defense-sector presence, Cleveland draws on its aerospace, medical device, and Parker Hannifin operations, and Dayton has a long history in aerospace and advanced manufacturing tied to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and surrounding suppliers.

Are there remote design engineer jobs in Ohio?

Yes, but they're rare. Design engineering is inherently hands-on, with much of the work tied to physical prototypes, manufacturing floors, and in-person collaboration with tooling and production teams. About 51% of design engineer openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to cover the documentation, analysis, and CAD modeling portions of the role rather than full end-to-end design responsibilities.

How can I get hired as a design engineer in Ohio with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship during your engineering degree, and Ohio's universities have strong employer pipelines into this. Companies like Honda, Parker Hannifin, and Emerson run structured new-graduate programs and regularly convert co-op students into full-time hires. Entry-level titles like junior design engineer, CAD technician, or product development associate are common starting points. A strong portfolio of CAD models and capstone project documentation gives candidates without industry experience a concrete advantage in the interview process.

Where can I find and apply to design engineer jobs in Ohio?

You can find and apply to design engineer jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly from the listing.

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