Design engineering is where ideas turn into parts that have to work in the real world. At Weber Knapp, that work moves between CAD, prototypes, and the shop floor, with each step shaping the final result.
Tyler Henshaw has spent seven years in that environment. He joined as a Product Design Engineer and was recently promoted to Senior Design Engineer. His work centers on solving customer problems and turning concepts into manufacturable solutions.
Tyler learned about Weber Knapp through a former colleague who had joined the company. When a position opened up, the opportunity to work in a hands-on design role made it an easy decision to apply.
He has worked in design engineering since day one. Over time, his responsibilities have grown as he has taken on more complex projects and supported customers across different industries.
No two days look the same. Some are spent designing parts in CAD. Others move into hands-on work, building prototypes and testing how ideas perform.
A typical week can include:
That mix keeps the work grounded. Designs are not only created on a screen. They are tested, adjusted, and refined until they function the way they need to in production.
For Tyler, problem solving is the most rewarding part of the job. Each project starts with a need, and the goal is to develop a solution that fits both the application and Weber Knapp’s manufacturing capabilities.
That work often connects to hinge development and motion control applications, where performance and reliability are tied directly to design decisions. The process is about finding a solution that works in the real world.
One of the biggest challenges in Tyler’s role comes from the variety of industries Weber Knapp supports. Every customer has a different situation they’re trying to work through.
Understanding those needs takes time. It often means working through research, testing, and iteration before landing on the right solution.
That variety pushes creativity and keeps the work from becoming repetitive.
Tyler has spent the past few years working on projects for Sub-Zero, one of Weber Knapp’s largest customers in the luxury appliance space.
His work has included developing an anti-drift hinge to address customer feedback and improve product performance. He has also contributed to the next generation of hinge designs for future products.
Projects like these highlight how design engineering connects directly to customer experience. When a solution works well, it strengthens the relationship and keeps customers coming back.
Tyler pointed to the company culture as a defining factor. The environment is described as family-like, with management focused on supporting employees and creating a place where people want to stay.
That support carries through day-to-day work. Teams collaborate closely, and ideas move between departments as designs are developed, tested, and prepared for production.
Tyler’s experience reflects what design engineering looks like in practice at Weber Knapp. It is a balance of design work, hands-on testing, and real-time problem solving tied to customer needs.
That approach keeps engineering connected to production and supports the development of products that perform reliably in the field.
Interested in learning more about the engineering work behind Weber Knapp’s products? Reach out to our team to start the conversation.