Design Engineer

Overview

Wastequip has a great opportunity for a Design Engineer. The Design Engineer will design waste containers and associated products in accordance with company standards and customer requirements.

• Produce sales drawings for customer approval.
• Produce production drawings and specifications.
• Create complete Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Release products IAW company processes.
• Maintain product data and documentation within Vault & ERP.
• Design with consideration of manufacturability and cost effectiveness.
• Lead projects to align product data from multiple Business Units.
• Conduct research and create design concepts/proposals for projects.
• Use Auto Cad (2D) & Inventor (3D) for designs.
• Travel to Wastequip production & office facilities to evaluate product and receive training.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or closely related Engineering discipline (ABET‑accredited) required.
• Design experience in AutoCAD/Inventor.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing operation, preferably involving metal fabrication.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of Machining, Welding, Fabrication and/or Waste Industry experience is a plus.
• Must possess an attitude of safety in all aspects of the job.
• Must possess technical, problem‑solving and analytic skills with ability to think strategically.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to achieve successful results within deadlines.
• Must be teamwork oriented.

• 2 Medical Plan Options – Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy‑Up Medical Plans.
• Prescription (Rx) Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 2 Dental Plan Options – Base Dental and Buy‑Up Dental Plans.
• Vision Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  • Health Care FSA.
  • Dependent Care FSA.
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance.
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance.
• Company Paid Disability Insurance.
• Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Base Long‑Term Disability (LTD) Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance.
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match.
• Voluntary Pet Insurance.
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time.
• Paid Grandparent Leave.
• Paid Bonding Leave.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).

Wastequip is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other class protected by applicable law. Wastequip will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.