Design Engineer

About Acc-Red

Acc-Red develops and manufactures accessibility solutions that improve mobility and independence for persons with disabilities and senior citizens. Our products include portable and customized wheelchair ramps, vehicle accessibility solutions, wheelchair lifts and other assistive products.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Design & Production Engineer who can take products from concept and engineering drawings through prototyping and production. The role combines mechanical design, R&D, vendor sourcing and hands-on coordination across our manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed 2D engineering drawings and 3D models of portable ramps and other accessibility products for production and R&D.
• Develop drawings for standard products and customized solutions, including dimensions, tolerances, material specifications and assembly details.
• Design solutions based on client site measurements, available space, functional requirements and technical specifications.
• Evaluate and interpret drawings and specifications received from clients and government tenders to assess technical requirements and manufacturing feasibility.
• Prepare bills of materials and source vendors and suppliers for components, raw materials, parts and consumables.
• Coordinate and manage production across manufacturing partners, tracking schedules, material availability, fabrication, machining, surface finishing, assembly and quality checks.
• Visit factories and client sites as required to take measurements, review progress and resolve design or production issues.
• Support prototype development and product trials, incorporating feedback into design improvements.
• Create product renders, animations and visual presentations as required.
• Maintain updated drawings, revision records and production documentation to ensure manufacturing teams use the correct specifications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, fabrication or production coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and a 3D CAD tool such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or Inventor.
• Practical understanding of sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, assembly and surface finishing.
• Ability to prepare and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and bills of materials.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, suppliers and manufacturing teams.
• Working knowledge of rendering and animation tools.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Experience

Experience with ramps, mobility equipment, assistive devices, fabricated metal products or custom mechanical assemblies will be an advantage.