Join the DO team
and make an impact.
Are you a passion-filled individual who has a heart for serving people living in poverty?
Are you a gifted professional wanting to use your skills to make an eternal difference?
Join our team and work alongside others who are committed to putting their faith into action.
Our team has grown significantly and continues to expand as we strive to be the global leader in appropriate technology development. At Design Outreach, our work environment is highly collaborative. Our staff works alongside and learns from volunteers within industry and academia, including the DO Fellows, a group of world-class subject matter experts that work with and mentor our staff. Plus, you will have the opportunity to dive into a diverse set of projects, have high-level ownership of your work, and make a direct impact on our mission.
What will your impact be?
We invite you to find your purpose and live your calling at Design 0utreach.
Available Positions
Support-Raised
Project Engineer, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
Gahanna, Ohio Job DescriptionApply here!If you have questions on any of these available positions, please click here.
Support-Raised
Senior Technical Liaison
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
• Develop and maintain professional, trusting relationships with DO implementing partners and field offices to effectively determine the needs of our partners and connect them with DO solutions.
• Research and develop value propositions that resonate with ministry partners.
• Coordinates with Project Leads and DO field offices on field testing of new appropriate technology and on developing strategies for effective implementation.
• Provide technical support to DO implementing partners and field offices including troubleshooting, training, and identification of required parts.
• Provide technical support for the development of new appropriate technologies and support for the sustaining-engineering efforts of available technologies.
• Support DO appropriate technology projects through the design and production of prototypes and experimental test rigs.
• Support the Innovation Labs in the USA and Malawi with equipment installation and maintenance plans.
• Professionally represent Design Outreach while interfacing with various volunteer groups, suppliers, NGO partners and missionaries.
• Travels solo or in teams to developing countries to meet with existing and new partners and carry out other the key functions of the Senior Technical Liaison role listed here.
• Other duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
• Understand and support the mission of a Christ-centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
• Be passionate about Design Outreach’s vision and motivation, as outlined in the case for support and employee handbook.
• Be kingdom and abundance minded when working with ministry partners.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, and excellent listening skills.
• Can understand and clearly communicate the value proposition of DO appropriate technologies to various audiences and backgrounds.
• Be self-directed, action-oriented, detail-oriented, and collaborative.
• Work effectively with donors, volunteers, and allied organizations, many of whom may be motivated by a deep commitment to serving Jesus Christ.
• Ability to effectively network at conferences.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
• Have experience and high proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Must be a US citizen with ability to travel internationally to developing countries, with the ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with NGOs, MoW officials, missionaries and financial partners.
• Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours total per week).
Required:
• This is a support raised position and the candidate will be required to raise support according to DO’s policies before starting the position.
Support-Raised
WASH Program Manager
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
• Provide program management for development of new WASH technologies through research, design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing support, documentation, and risk management.
• Lead, manage, and provide accountability to a team of WASH project managers and engineers (initially 2-3 staff members).
• Oversee the implementation of the DO Way for Appropriate Technology Development on projects.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers on user/human-centered design activities and in applying engineering, design, and product development principles in the development of new technology.
• Conduct program planning.
• Conduct budget and resource planning.
• Provide regular updates to DO’s Leadership Team
• Create and maintain program/project schedules.
• Communicate the objectives, needs, and risks of projects to the organization.
• Develop plans to eliminate and/or mitigate program/project risk.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with staff, partners and vendors.
• Maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Collaborate with Field Programs Department, including DO field offices in Malawi and Zambia, to field test and implement new technologies. International travel 1-2 times per year is required.
• Support-raise launch funds and annual funds while maintaining consistent and appropriate contact with ministry partners.
Requirements:
• Understands and supports the mission of a Christ-centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
• Passion and agreement with Design Outreach’s vision and mission.
• Kingdom and abundance-minded when working with ministry partners.
• High capacity to be self-motivated for independent work and to be collaborative for work with teams, including volunteers.
• Strong communication (writing, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Excellent verbal, grammar, computer, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Microsoft Project skills.
• Ability to provide presentations to coworkers and volunteers.
• High capacity to multitask, work independently, and problem solve.
• Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day 5 days per week (40 hours total per week), with availability in evenings and weekends to support special events, accommodate volunteer/donor schedules, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Works from office in Columbus, Ohio, with ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with staff and/or partners.
• Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment.
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Science discipline
• 10+ years of experience leading projects/programs in WASH or product development industries or other high technology industry.
• References.
• 3 years of experience managing technical or project management staff preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar preferred
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with executive leadership and partners preferred
Timeline:
• Position start date is negotiable, and interviews will be ongoing until position is filled.
Support-Raised
Engineering Intern
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
- Assist with new product development efforts.
- Assist in prototyping and test methods to evaluate and refine concepts.
- Provide support in the development of feasibility studies.
- Generate CAD models and drawings.
- Conduct, record, and report results from tests.
- Support-raise launch funds and send an update to supporters at the end of the internship.
- Participate in design project teams meetings and professionally represent Design Outreach.
Requirements:
- Understands and supports the mission of a Christ-centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
- Passion and agreement with Design Outreach’s vision and mission.
- High capacity to be self-motivated for independent work and to be collaborative for work with teams.
- Some experience with CAD 3D modeling and drawing creation.
- Strong communication (writing, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Excellent verbal, grammar, computer, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day 5 days per week (40 hours total per week); occasional Saturday hours may be required.
- Works from office in Columbus, Ohio.
- Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field such as mechanical, biomedical, electrical, civil, etc.
Timeline:
- Application window closes November 22, 2024.
- Support-raising training will occur in mid-December with a 3-hour training with the DO head office.
- Start date is early to mid-May, depending on school calendars.
Support-Raised
Engineering Internship+
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
- Assist with new product development efforts.
- Assist in prototyping and test methods to evaluate and refine concepts.
- Provide support in the development of feasibility studies.
- Generate CAD models and drawings.
- Conduct, record, and report results from tests.
- Support-raise launch funds and send an update to supporters at the end of the internship.
- Participate in design project teams meetings and professionally represent Design Outreach.
Requirements:
- Understands and supports the mission of a Christ-centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
- Passion and agreement with Design Outreach’s vision and mission.
- High capacity to be self-motivated for independent work and to be collaborative for work with teams.
- Some experience with CAD 3D modeling and drawing creation.
- Strong communication (writing, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and detail oriented.
- Excellent verbal, grammar, computer, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day 5 days per week (40 hours total per week); occasional Saturday hours may be required.
- Works from office in Columbus, Ohio.
- Ability to work in a team-based collaborative environment.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in applicable engineering field such as mechanical, biomedical, electrical, civil, etc.
- Valid passport with an expiration date at least 6 months out from the end of the internship program.
Timeline:
- Application window closes November 22, 2023.
- Support-raising training will occur in mid-December with a 3-hour training with the DO head office.
- Start date is early to mid-May, depending on school calendars.
Support-Raised
Project Engineer, Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
- Provide engineering support for development of new WASH technologies through, but not limited to, research, design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing support, documentation, and risk management.
- Provide secondary engineering support to Global Health projects on an as‐needed basis.
- Collaborate with Field Programs Department, including DO field offices in Malawi and Zambia, to field test and implement new technologies. International travel 1‐2 times per year is required.
- Support‐raise launch funds and annual funds while maintaining consistent and appropriate contact with ministry partners.
- Participate in design project teams and professionally represent Design Outreach while interfacing with various volunteer, industry, and advisory partners.
- Implement the DO Way for Appropriate Technology Development on projects.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers on user/human‐centered design activities and studies.
- Generate CAD models and drawings; manage design changes.
- Utilize prototyping methods to evaluate, test, and refine concepts.
- Design and implement experiments and analyses to verify that product performance meets requirements.
- Write technical reports to document design history and test results.
- Review technical content for accuracy such as drawings, models, engineering analyses, and test reports that are developed by outside resources such as volunteer teams and suppliers.
- Manage small projects with supervision.
- Attend meetings with suppliers and provide suppliers with appropriate technical information.
Requirements:
- Understands and supports the mission of a Christ‐centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
- Passion and agreement with Design Outreach’s vision and mission.
- Kingdom and abundance‐minded when working with ministry partners.
- High capacity to be self‐motivated for independent work and to be collaborative for work with teams, including volunteers.
- Strong communication (writing, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Self‐motivated and detail‐oriented.
- Excellent verbal, grammar, computer, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to provide presentations to coworkers and volunteers.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in CAD and statistical analysis.
- High capacity to multitask, work independently, and problem solve.
- Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day 5 days per week (40 hours total per week), with availability in evenings and weekends to support special events, accommodate volunteer/donor schedules, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Works from office in Columbus, Ohio, with ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with staff and/or partners.
- Ability to work in a team‐based collaborative environment.
Required:
- BS degree in an applicable (i.e., mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, or related) engineering field; MS a plus.
- References.
Timeline:
- Position start date is negotiable, and interviews will be ongoing until position is filled.
Support-Raised
Project Engineer, Medical
Gahanna, OhioPosition:
- Provide engineering support for development of medical devices through, but not limited to, research, design, analysis, prototyping, testing, manufacturing support, documentation, and risk management.
- Provide secondary engineering support to WASH projects on an as‐needed basis.
- Collaborate with Field Programs department, including DO field offices in Malawi and Zambia, to field test and implement new technologies. International travel 1‐2 times per year is required.
- Support‐raise launch funds and annual funds, while maintaining consistent and appropriate contact with ministry partners.
- Participate in design project teams and professionally represent Design Outreach while interfacing with various volunteer, industry, healthcare, and advisory partners.
- Implement the DO Way for Appropriate Technology Development on projects.
- Collaborate with staff and volunteers on user/human‐centered design activities and studies.
- Generate CAD models and drawings; manage design changes.
- Utilize prototyping methods to evaluate, test, and refine concepts.
- Design and implement test methods to verify and validate, per applicable standards, that design outputs meet design inputs and user needs/intended uses.
- Plan and conduct usability validation studies at selected hospitals in developing nations.
- Document product development history per FDA design control requirements.
- Support risk management activities.
- Support 510(k) submissions.
- Review technical content for accuracy such as drawings, models, engineering analyses, and test reports that are developed by outside resources such as volunteer teams and suppliers.
- Manage small projects with supervision.
- Attend meetings with suppliers and provide suppliers with appropriate technical information.
Requirements:
- Understands and supports the mission of a Christ‐centered organization dedicated to sharing the Gospel by word and deed.
- Passion and agreement with Design Outreach’s vision and mission.
- Kingdom and abundance‐minded when working with ministry partners.
- Ability to learn and provide support to comply with applicable medical device regulations.
- High capacity to be self‐motivated for independent work and to be collaborative for work with teams, including volunteers.
- Strong communication (writing, oral, and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
- Self‐motivated and detail‐oriented.
- Excellent verbal, grammar, computer, and Word/Excel/PowerPoint skills.
- Ability to provide presentations to coworkers and volunteers.
- Intermediate to advanced skills in CAD and statistical analysis.
- High capacity to multitask, work independently, and problem solve.
- Ability to commit an average of 8 hours per day 5 days per week (40 hours total per week), with availability in evenings and weekends to support special events, accommodate volunteer/donor schedules, and ensure deadlines are achieved.
- Works from office in Columbus, Ohio, with ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet with staff and/or partners.
- Ability to work in a team‐based collaborative environment.
Required:
- BS degree in an applicable (i.e., mechanical, biomedical) engineering field; MS a plus.
- References.
Timeline:
- Position start date is negotiable, and interviews will be ongoing until position is filled.