Structural Design Engineer
Latitude Outdoors LLC, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Role Overview
The Structural Design Engineer specializes in load-bearing components, structural systems, and durability-critical assemblies. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong FEA skills, materials knowledge, and experience designing products that must withstand demanding field conditions
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis, FEA, and load simulations
Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings
Design structural components for strength, durability, and manufacturability
Validate designs through testing and iterative refinement
Collaborate with suppliers on materials, processes, and tolerances
Support failure analysis and continuous improvement
Qualifications
2-4 years of structural engineering experience
Strongproficiencyin 3D CAD and simulation tools
Deep understanding of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, polymers)
Experience designing for injection molding, machining, and metal fabrication
Strong analytical and testing skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Location & Work Format
This role will be based at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. The expectation is to be onsite in our design studio for a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote focus work for enhancing personal productivity can beleveraged1-2 days per week whereappropriate. Experienced candidates can be provided with up to3months of remote work before transitioning to Grand Rapids to allow for an earlier start date.
Benefits
Base salary negotiable based on experience
Performance based bonus 15% of base salary
Additionalproject basedcompensation incentives available
401k with 4% company match
80% costcoverage of medical, dental & vision insurance
Relocation stipend available
About Latitude Outdoors
Latitude Outdoors is a fast-growing outdoor equipment company dedicated to redefining the mobile hunting experience. We design premium gear that blends innovation, performance, and simplicity — empowering hunters to move lighter, stay longer, and hunt smarter. Our team is passionate about the outdoors, craftsmanship, and building products that stand up to the most demanding conditions.
Our Vision for the Product Development Team
We are building a world-class product development organization that balances creativity, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Our goal is to launch innovative, high-quality products that reflect our brand values, delight our customers, and scale with our growing business. We believe in empowering our team with ownership, clarity, and the tools to do their best work.
What Our Product Team Values
Customer Obsession – solve problems with empathy & authenticity
Craftsmanship – sweat the details and take pride in our work
Agility – move fast, learn quickly, and adapt with purpose
Ownership – take initiative and follow through
Team First – win together and support each other
Latitude Core Values
Growth Mindset - strive to be the best, do not fear failurelearnfrom it and reapply, seek continuous improvement, proactivelyidentifyand solve problems
Grit - work ethic encompassing resilience, persistence, and passion
Empathy - always considering the perspective of others with humility
Dependability - consistently deliver according to standards
Accountability - own outcomes, take responsibility with transparency and follow through
Communication - clear,timely, & consistent, alwaysclose the loop
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The Structural Design Engineer specializes in load-bearing components, structural systems, and durability-critical assemblies. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong FEA skills, materials knowledge, and experience designing products that must withstand demanding field conditions
Key Responsibilities
Perform structural analysis, FEA, and load simulations
Develop 3D CAD models and detailed drawings
Design structural components for strength, durability, and manufacturability
Validate designs through testing and iterative refinement
Collaborate with suppliers on materials, processes, and tolerances
Support failure analysis and continuous improvement
Qualifications
2-4 years of structural engineering experience
Strongproficiencyin 3D CAD and simulation tools
Deep understanding of materials (aluminum, steel, composites, polymers)
Experience designing for injection molding, machining, and metal fabrication
Strong analytical and testing skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
Location & Work Format
This role will be based at our headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI. The expectation is to be onsite in our design studio for a minimum of 3 days per week. Remote focus work for enhancing personal productivity can beleveraged1-2 days per week whereappropriate. Experienced candidates can be provided with up to3months of remote work before transitioning to Grand Rapids to allow for an earlier start date.
Benefits
Base salary negotiable based on experience
Performance based bonus 15% of base salary
Additionalproject basedcompensation incentives available
401k with 4% company match
80% costcoverage of medical, dental & vision insurance
Relocation stipend available
About Latitude Outdoors
Latitude Outdoors is a fast-growing outdoor equipment company dedicated to redefining the mobile hunting experience. We design premium gear that blends innovation, performance, and simplicity — empowering hunters to move lighter, stay longer, and hunt smarter. Our team is passionate about the outdoors, craftsmanship, and building products that stand up to the most demanding conditions.
Our Vision for the Product Development Team
We are building a world-class product development organization that balances creativity, technical excellence, and cross-functional collaboration. Our goal is to launch innovative, high-quality products that reflect our brand values, delight our customers, and scale with our growing business. We believe in empowering our team with ownership, clarity, and the tools to do their best work.
What Our Product Team Values
Customer Obsession – solve problems with empathy & authenticity
Craftsmanship – sweat the details and take pride in our work
Agility – move fast, learn quickly, and adapt with purpose
Ownership – take initiative and follow through
Team First – win together and support each other
Latitude Core Values
Growth Mindset - strive to be the best, do not fear failurelearnfrom it and reapply, seek continuous improvement, proactivelyidentifyand solve problems
Grit - work ethic encompassing resilience, persistence, and passion
Empathy - always considering the perspective of others with humility
Dependability - consistently deliver according to standards
Accountability - own outcomes, take responsibility with transparency and follow through
Communication - clear,timely, & consistent, alwaysclose the loop
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