Design Engineer

The Design Engineer will design and engineer tank trailers, pressure vessels, piping systems, structural components, chassis systems, and related equipment while supporting new product development and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering documentation, ensuring all designs meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory guidelines. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing operation in a modern facility and to progress into a Higher-level role over time., * Design and engineer tank trailers, pressure vessels, piping systems, structural components, chassis systems, and related equipment.

• Create, revise, and maintain accurate 3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed engineering drawings.
• Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOMs), specifications, and engineering documentation for new and existing products.
• Interpret customer requirements, specifications, and application needs to develop compliant and effective design solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to structural integrity, stress, fatigue, pressure, thermal performance, weight distribution, and component sizing.
• Support new product development initiatives from concept through production launch, ensuring manufacturability and performance targets are met.
• Evaluate existing products and recommend improvements to enhance performance, manufacturability, reliability, cost efficiency, and standardization.
• Review, evaluate, and implement engineering change requests and product updates in a timely and controlled manner.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to resolve design, fabrication, assembly, and production issues.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Work with suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and design alternatives for quality, cost, and performance.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions to refine concepts and resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain engineering standards, best practices, and design guidelines to drive consistency and quality.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, operational efficiency, and overall product performance.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience using 3D CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor.
• At least 5 years of experience in a design engineering or mechanical designer role.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design and mechanical engineering principles.
• Proficiency in creating and managing bills of materials (BOMs) and related documentation.
• Ability to interpret and produce technical drawings, including the use of GD&T.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and their impact on design.
• Knowledge of structural design and mechanics of materials.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, codes, and standards.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve design and production issues.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools such as Inventor, SolidWorks, and AutoCAD.
• Experience with sheet metal design and fabricated mechanical components.
• Strong analytical skills for performing engineering calculations and analyses related to structural integrity, stress, fatigue, and pressure., * Experience working with heavy equipment, transportation equipment, trailers, pressure vessels, fabricated products, or related industries is preferred.
• Experience in new product development, from concept through production launch.
• Familiarity with developing and maintaining engineering standards, best practices, and design guidelines.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and product performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers to evaluate components, materials, and design alternatives.
• Strong communication skills to participate in design reviews and cross-functional engineering discussions.
• Detail-oriented approach to managing engineering documentation, specifications, and BOMs., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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