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Manufacturing Design Engineer

Axiom Custom Products
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 8/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/26/2026

Please note: this is not a remote job. No recruiters please.

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Axiom Custom Products is a 75,000 sf fabrication shop in NE that services the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. Axiom leverages its digital manufacturing technologies, fabrication expertise, and decades of trial and error to deliver the highest quality products. We offer our clients extensive in-house capabilities that allow us to take on projects at any stage of development from concept to installation.

We are in the process of bolstering our Engineering team and looking for someone to join that would fit our Design Engineer OR Senior Design Engineer role. Previous experience working as a builder, fabricator, tradesperson, or installer is preferred.

Design Engineers at Axiom play a pivotal role in transforming client designs into exceptional, custom-built products. They leverage their expertise in SolidWorks and knowledge of engineering and fabrication practices to create manufacturable designs that ensure project success. Design Engineers work collaboratively and are actively encouraged to engage in cross-functional teams, allowing them to expand their expertise and contribute to the success of a wide range of projects and the company.

Engineering Responsibilities Experience

Generally, regardless of level of expertise, the Design Engineer (DE) ensures designs are profitable and within established budgets. They work closely with internal teams to understand design criteria, project requirements, and objectives. They generate accurate and detailed SolidWorks models and drawings that adhere to project requirements and Axiom standards. Creation of accurate bills of materials and parts lists that can be imported directly into production work orders and used for purchasing is a critical step. Understanding of Axiom’s machines, tooling, equipment, resources, and processes, and allows the DE to incorporate those capabilities into designs. They then validate designs to ensure profitability, feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.

Designs must be able to manufactured without undue challenges, taking into account manufacturing processes, material availability, and practicality of construction. To complete work within specified times and adhere to due dates, the DE must understand billable hours sold and work within those constraints, utilizing our ERP and project management schedules. We expect the DE to collaborate to refine designs and optimize manufacturing processes as well as provide technical expertise to guide project managers, account managers, and sales teams in developing proposals that meet client needs. Ultimately, they translate conceptual designs, napkin sketches, or creative imagery into comprehensive assemblies and detailed production plans. It is important they evaluate and select materials based on project specifications and industry best practices and then ensure that designs are manufacturable and installable, considering manufacturing capabilities and constraints, as well as logistic and site conditions.

Responsibilities
We hold the same core responsibilities for all engineering roles, that includes creating accurate SolidWorks models drawings according to Axiom standards, taking direction from senior team members, executing work in a timely and efficient manner, and communicating clearly and openly.

Experience
All engineers at Axiom have an understanding of 1) architectural and mechanical drawings 2) manufacturing and finishing processes, and 3) a wide variety of materials (e.g., metals, woods, plastics, etc.)

Design Engineer – (4-6 years of SolidWorks experience)
Our engineers are experienced SolidWorks users familiar with all pieces of Axiom’s capabilities and provide the conduit through which Axiom's shop can produce the work for which we’re so well known. Engineers are expected to be able to take napkin sketches or draft models and be able to break them down into full assemblies, while advising the greater team on ways to create better products and help the company succeed.

  • Additional experience: understanding of structural steel design and fabrication and ability to work independently


Senior Design Engineer – (6 years of SolidWorks experience)
We expect our senior engineers to be performing at the top of their game with over 6 years of experience in SolidWorks. They can execute a design seamlessly from inception to production with little, if any, guidance from management. While able to perform independently, they are also a key member to assist in the performance and growth of their team. Collaborating with their peers and striving to perform better every day.

  • Additional experience: understanding of structural steel design and fabrication, ability to work independently, and expert in manufacturing process


In return for hard work, Axiom offers a challenge, excellent pay and an engaging and fun work environment providing opportunity to learn and grow. Our team enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, with additional cost options for dependents. We offer 401k and ROTH investment options. After year one you accrue 20 days of PTO, yep, your read that right! Combined with paid holidays, our benefits are some of the best in our industry.

Please note: this is a dog friendly office.


Design Engineer Salary Range: $70k - $85k
Senior Design Engineer Salary Range: $85k - $95k


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