Design Engineer Job at RGI Creative, North Ridgeville, OH

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  • RGI Creative
  • North Ridgeville, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

At RGI Creative, we craft spaces that spark imagination and connect communities. As a Design Engineer, you'll help bring these experiences to life—blending technical precision with artistic vision to engineer interactive exhibits and environments. With your skill and curiosity, we’ll build exhibits that engage the senses and endure the test of time.

 

 

Responsibilities

 

Engineering & Execution

  • Lead the mechanical and technical design of custom exhibits, environments, and interactives.
  • Produce comprehensive design documentation, including CAD models, bills of materials, wiring schematics, and build instructions.
  • Design within project budgets and timelines, meeting established milestones.
  • Support fabrication and production staff with technical drawings, prototypes, and consultation throughout the build process.
  • Ensure ADA, safety, and environmental standards are incorporated into all engineered solutions.
  • Participate in installation, site assessments, and maintenance of projects—both locally and nationally (travel up to 25%).

 

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Mentor junior team members and collaborate closely with designers, drafters, and fabricators.
  • Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure design integrity and delivery quality.
  • Contribute to cross-functional planning meetings and communicate effectively with all project stakeholders.

Innovation & Problem Solving

  • Identify and implement innovative mechanical, electrical, or digital systems to enhance interactivity and durability.
  • Stay informed on emerging materials, tools, and fabrication techniques that could benefit our exhibits.
  • Support sustainability goals through responsible material selection and engineering efficiencies.

 

Documentation & Standards

  • Maintain and refine internal design standards, practices, and documentation libraries.
  • Assist in organizing and improving digital archives, maintenance guides, and engineering templates.

 

 

Qualifications

 

Required

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience with exhibit, product, or mechanical design in a collaborative environment.
  • High-level proficiency in Autodesk Inventor; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft 365.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects from concept through fabrication with minimal supervision.
  • Skilled in prototyping, fabrication, and troubleshooting in wood, metal, and plastics.
  • Experience creating documentation for both internal teams and client use.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to visualize and convey design ideas through sketching and CAD.

 

Preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Design, Industrial Design, or related field.
  • Experience working within museum, educational, or themed entertainment environments.
  • Knowledge of ADA compliance, interactive technologies, and sensory-inclusive design principles.
  • Interest in science, education, or experiential storytelling.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks in shop and installation environments.

 

 

About RGI Creative

RGI Creative is a multidisciplinary design-build firm specializing in immersive exhibits, events, and environments. With over four decades of experience, we combine storytelling, technology, and craft to transform space into meaningful experience. Our team of creatives, engineers, and fabricators work under one roof to build projects that inspire, educate, and endure. At RGI, we lead with empathy, design with purpose, and deliver with precision.

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