Design Engineer

As a Design Engineer, you'll play a key role in transforming concepts into high-quality, buildable steel components that perform reliably in real-world applications. You'll bridge engineering intent and fabrication reality, working closely with engineers, shop personnel, and customers to deliver designs that meet structural requirements while remaining practical and cost-effective to manufacture.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, seeing designs come to life in the shop, and collaborating across disciplines. You'll contribute throughout the full design lifecycle-from early concepts and analysis through prototype testing and final release to fabrication-using modern 3D CAD tools such as Autodesk products, Fusion, or SolidWorks.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop steel components and assemblies that balance structural integrity, manufacturability, and cost.
• Translate project requirements into clear, accurate 3D models, sketches, and detailed fabrication drawings that define form, fit, and function.
• Apply industry-standard welding symbols, tolerances, and fabrication details to support high-quality production.
• Support system and component development, ensuring designs meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform or review structural analyses to validate strength, stability, and serviceability.
• Participate in prototype builds and testing, using results to continuously improve designs.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation and technical reports that clearly communicate design intent and changes.
• Review drawings and documents prepared by others, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with quality standards.
• Create complete release packages for fabrication, including drawings, bills of materials, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate closely with fabrication teams, incorporating shop feedback to improve manufacturability and efficiency.
• Work directly with customers to refine evolving requirements and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure all work complies with internal quality procedures and applicable engineering codes and standards.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional experience using 3D CAD software in a design-to-manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to produce detailed fabrication drawings, including correct welding symbols and tolerances.
• Experience performing or reviewing structural analyses.
• Proven ability to create and maintain technical documentation and engineering reports.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Experience

• Background in steel component or structural fabrication design.
• Hands-on experience with Autodesk tools, Fusion, and/or SolidWorks.
• Familiarity with engineering QA procedures and fabrication workflows.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing or shop floor teams.

• Work in a collaborative environment where engineering and fabrication are closely connected.
• Tackle practical, real-world engineering challenges with visible impact.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design quality and manufacturability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

1. 401(k) 2. 401(k) matching 3. Dental insurance 4. Flexible spending account 5. Health insurance 6. Life insurance 7. Paid time off 8. Vision insurance

Workplace Type

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