Senior Structural​/Welding Design Engineer

Overview

Who We Are:

Lanco is a leading lifting company representing four iconic heavy equipment manufacturers, with a wide network across the US and Canada, a large parts and service network, and factory-authorized technician training. In this role, you will support Mi-Jack Products, Inc., a recognized industry leader in Travelift and Translift rubber-tired gantry cranes, maintenance services, inspections, repairs, and parts for railroad, port, and industrial equipment end-users.

We are committed to designing maintainable solutions that integrate into daily operations, delivering reliable, safe, and efficient results from engineering through the manufacturing floor to provide an unsurpassed customer experience.

As a Senior Structural/ Welding Design Engineer
, you will play a hands-on, technical leadership role within the engineering team. You will contribute to the design and development of new, existing, and prototype products, focusing on mechanical and structural system design, performance, and reliability, while supporting modularity and standardization across product lines where applicable.

You will directly draft and detail your own designs, size critical components (e.g., bearings, motors, gearboxes, connections), and ensure compliance with current engineering codes and standards. Collaboration is essential – you will work closely with internal departments, external vendors, and contractors to deliver high-quality, manufacturable solutions. This role combines technical depth with mentorship, project execution, and alignment with company values, supporting a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Design & Drafting:
  Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical and structural designs for new and existing products using 3D CAD. Develop complete drawing packages including layouts, detailed part drawings, assemblies, and installation instructions with proper GD&T, weld symbols (AWS D14.1/D1.1), and dimensional tolerancing.
• Hands-On Detailing:
  Detail and draft mechanical parts and large structural weldments, ensuring designs are production-ready and aligned with fabrication processes such as machining, forming, casting, forging, and welding.
• Connection Design & Sizing:
  Engineer and size mechanical and structural connections, including bolts, pins, and welds. Determine appropriate fastener sizes, bolt patterns, and weld configurations based on load requirements, strength, and fatigue analysis.
• Rotating Systems & Power Transmission:
  Design and size rotating components such as gearboxes, shafts, motors, brakes, wheels, sheaves, and drums. Perform system-level calculations and collaborate with vendors to select and integrate optimal components.
• Bearing Selection:
  Select and size bearings using industry standards and life calculations (e.g., L10 life) to ensure durability and performance of hoist and rotating applications.
• Analytical Support:
  Perform and review structural analysis using hand calculations and/or FEA. Validate designs for stress, fatigue, strength, and compliance with applicable codes. Typical applications include beams, bolted/welded connections, enclosures, and structural assemblies.
• Enclosure & Cab Design:
  Design large-scale enclosures (e.g., containers, operator cabs) with internal bracing, structural integrity, and integration with mechanical systems.
• Design Review & Mentorship:
  Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and drafters. Check and review engineering drawings and calculations for accuracy, clarity, and analytical support.
• Collaboration & Communication:
  Work with cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure successful system integration. Participate in design reviews, generate technical reports/specifications, and communicate updates with the Chief Engineer.

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations, policies, and procedures with a goal of zero incidents.
• Communicate consistently on all activities to appropriate internal and external individuals.
• Maintain ongoing communication and adhere to all company-wide policies to reduce liability…