Industrial Design Engineer Jobs
Industrial Design Engineer jobs are open across consumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and home goods, from entry-level to senior and principal roles, with specializations in CAD modeling, human factors, and sustainable product development. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Adjunct Faculty
2027a-59
Instruction
Dean of Continuing Education Office
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off-site community locations.
This part-time position teaches college level non-credit Workforce Development courses that focus on 1. Machining (Manual and CNC), Quality Assurance, GD&T, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and/or 2. Trade Math, Blueprints and Schematics, Basic Shop Skills, Industrial Mechanical, Industrial Electrical, Electronics, PLCs, and Automation, and/or 3. 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Design.
Campus locations: Catonsville & Dundalk
Salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a subject matter expert.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Experience teaching or training in an adult setting preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
See Position Description
Location indicated in Job Description
Adjunct Faculty
2027a-59
Instruction
Dean of Continuing Education Office
11/01/2026
10/31/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Description
CCBC is the college of choice for over 50,000 students and 200 businesses each year — all with unique goals, strengths and requirements. By offering a holistic learning environment that is both accepting and challenging, we meet students where they are and take them where they want to go. We offer the region’s most expansive selection of degree, certificate and workplace certification programs at 3 campuses plus 3 convenient CCBC centers along with off-site community locations.
This part-time position teaches college level non-credit Workforce Development courses that focus on 1. Machining (Manual and CNC), Quality Assurance, GD&T, Manufacturing Processes and Production, and/or 2. Trade Math, Blueprints and Schematics, Basic Shop Skills, Industrial Mechanical, Industrial Electrical, Electronics, PLCs, and Automation, and/or 3. 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, and Digital Design.
Campus locations: Catonsville & Dundalk
Salary commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
- Must be a subject matter expert.
- Computer proficiency required.
- Experience teaching or training in an adult setting preferred.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Able to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend assignments.
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees). - Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.
Sick and Safe Leave
CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part-time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part-time employees including credit and non-credit adjunct faculty, part-time associates and other part-time employees.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon14
- Tesla4
- 3M3
- JE Dunn Construction3
- Whoop2
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Education
- Energy
- Retail
- Automotive
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or a related design field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or CATIA for 3D modeling
- Experience with physical prototyping, model-making, or additive manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability and injection molding or sheet metal constraints
- Familiarity with human factors principles and usability testing methods
- Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end product development from concept through production
Tips for Your Industrial Design Engineer Job Search
Tailor your portfolio to product categories
Hiring managers in medical devices, consumer electronics, and automotive each look for different design sensibilities. Curate your portfolio so the first three projects mirror the product category of the job you're targeting, not a general mix of everything you've made.
List CAD tools with version and context
Don't just list SolidWorks or Rhino. Name the version, state the project type, and note whether you used it for surfacing, mechanical assemblies, or concept ideation. Recruiters screening resumes often filter on exact tool names and context.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists industrial design engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by manufacturing method
Job postings for industrial design engineers often signal the dominant manufacturing process, whether injection molding, sheet metal, or additive manufacturing. Matching your search and cover letter language to the method named in the posting shows domain fluency before the first call.
Prepare a design critique for your portfolio pieces
Most first-round interviews include a portfolio review where the interviewer will probe tradeoffs you made. For each featured project, prepare a two-minute explanation of a constraint you hit, what you changed, and what you'd do differently now.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate salary
Before your final-round offer conversation, clarify ownership structure: will you lead end-to-end from brief to production release, or hand off to mechanical engineering mid-cycle? The answer shapes your growth trajectory and should factor into how you evaluate the offer.
Industrial Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most industrial design engineers?
The companies hiring the most industrial design engineers right now include Amazon, Tesla, and 3M, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Massachusetts, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Openings are distributed across consumer electronics, medical device, and automotive manufacturers, so the active hiring mix shifts as product cycles change.
How many industrial design engineer jobs are remote?
About 45% of industrial design engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than many engineering disciplines because hands-on prototyping and lab access are part of the core workflow. Research-heavy roles focused on user insights, concept ideation, or digital rendering tend to offer the most remote flexibility.
How do you become an industrial design engineer?
Start with a bachelor's degree in industrial design, mechanical engineering, or product design. Build proficiency in at least one professional CAD tool and complete internships or co-ops that expose you to physical prototyping and manufacturing constraints. Develop a portfolio with projects that show your full design process, from initial sketches through production-ready documentation. Entry-level roles in consumer goods or contract design studios are a common first step into the field.
Can you get hired as an industrial design engineer without much experience?
Yes, but your portfolio carries more weight than your resume at the entry level. Employers want to see that you understand manufacturing constraints, not just rendering skills, so include projects where you documented material choices, tolerances, or design-for-assembly decisions. Freelance product work, competition entries like IDSA student awards, and hands-on capstone projects all count as relevant experience when paid roles are limited.
What does the industrial design engineer interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen followed by a portfolio review with the design manager, where you walk through two or three projects and field questions about tradeoffs you made. A take-home design challenge or whiteboard exercise is common in the second round, often focused on a brief product problem specific to the company's category. Final rounds typically involve cross-functional interviews with mechanical engineers, product managers, or manufacturing leads who assess how you collaborate across disciplines.
Where can I find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to industrial design engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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