Design Engineer

The Design Engineer is responsible for Production Engineering of products sold. This position is the technical lead for jobs assigned to them and supports jobs assigned to others as required.

Technical lead activities include:

• Review & application of project specifications; summarize for application into design & fabrication drawings
• Serve as primary technical contact with clients; includes problem resolution and securing necessary customer document approvals
• Coordinate with other departments or functions to establish information needed to complete all technical activities (Manufacturing, Purchasing, Welding Engineer, Project Manager)
• Perform and/or check design calculations
• Create pre-BOM to order long lead material
• Coordinate with drafting personnel to complete fabrication drawings
• Review of fabrication drawings for the job; create or modify fabrication drawings when required
• Answer questions & provide support to Purchasing & Manufacturing
• File management and organization of electronic records associated with assigned jobs
• Perform design calculations
• Check fabrication drawings
• Create or modify fabrication drawings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited university, or Associates degree 2 years industry related experience, or 5 years directly related industry experience showing progression to competency of essential job functions
• Familiarity of ASME VIII Div. 1 design & construction and industry standards preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in the following tools preferred, but not required:  RCS or COMPRESS design software, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Products

Physical requirements

Must be able to sit, lift, stand, push, and pull up to 20 pounds; works primarily in a climate-controlled environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions