Senior Design Engineer

Senior Design Engineer

$95000 - $110000 per year | Beloit, Wisconsin | On-site | Permanent

We are an established manufacturer of highly engineered transportation equipment and fabricated products serving demanding commercial and industrial applications. Our engineering team works closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, purchasing, and service to develop safe, reliable, and cost-effective products tailored to customer needs.

We combine hands‑on manufacturing expertise with strong engineering capabilities and are continuing to invest in new product development, design standardization, manufacturing efficiency, and long‑term product innovation

This is a great opportunity for an experienced mechanical or design engineer who enjoys seeing their work move from concept all the way through manufacturing and into the field.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead complex product development and customer‑specific engineering projects
• Work on highly engineered fabricated products involving structural design, pressure systems, piping, welding, and mechanical assemblies
• Influence new product platforms and major product enhancements
• Partner directly with manufacturing to improve manufacturability and assembly
• Solve real‑world engineering, production, and field performance challenges
• Establish engineering standards and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers while remaining highly technical and hands‑on
• Play a meaningful role in the long‑term development of the company’s product portfolio

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and continuous improvement of highly engineered liquid transportation products and related systems.

This position supports new product development, custom engineering, manufacturing efficiency, regulatory compliance, cost reduction, and technical problem‑solving throughout the product lifecycle. You will work cross‑functionally with Manufacturing Engineering, Production, Sales, Purchasing, Quality, and Service to ensure designs meet customer expectations as well as safety, quality, reliability, and profitability objectives.

• Lead engineering activities for new and repeat customer orders
• Lead the development of new product platforms and significant product enhancements
• Serve as the technical lead for complex customer, product, and regulatory projects
• Develop 3D models, engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of material
• Perform advanced structural, durability, load, and performance analyses
• Complete engineering calculations related to structural integrity, pressure, piping, stress, weight, thermal performance, and component sizing
• Develop engineering standards, design guidelines, and technical best practices
• Drive Design for Manufacturing and Design for Assembly initiatives
• Evaluate materials, technologies, and manufacturing methods that can improve product performance or cost
• Lead root‑cause investigations involving product failures, warranty concerns, and field issues
• Review and approve engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Support engineering changes and corrective‑action initiatives
• Collaborate directly with manufacturing teams to improve fabrication and assembly processes
• Work with Sales and customers to develop custom and advanced applications
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineering team members
• Contribute to long‑term product planning and engineering strategy

The engineering environment includes:

• Structural components and fabricated assemblies
• Tank trailers and pressure‑containing equipment
• Piping systems
• Frames and chassis interfaces
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Welding and forming
• Customer‑specific mechanical designs
• Highly engineered…