Design Engineer

Job Overview

Please note:

this is not a remote job. No recruiters please. Now hiring! Join us and be a part of our collaborative company culture. Axiom Custom Products is a 75,000 sf fabrication shop in NE that services the creative, events, retail, and construction industries. Axiom leverages its digital manufacturing technologies, fabrication expertise, and decades of trial and error to deliver the highest quality products.

We offer our clients extensive in‑house capabilities that allow us to take on projects at any stage of development from concept to installation. We are in the process of bolstering our Engineering team and looking for someone to join that would fit our Design Engineer OR Senior Design Engineer role. Previous experience working as a builder, fabricator, tradesperson, or installer is preferred.

Design Engineers at Axiom play a pivotal role in transforming client designs into exceptional, custom‑built products. They leverage their expertise in Solid Works and knowledge of engineering and fabrication practices to create manufacturable designs that ensure project success. Design Engineers work collaboratively and are actively encouraged to engage in cross‑functional teams, allowing them to expand their expertise and contribute to the success of a wide range of projects and the company.

The Design Engineer (DE) ensures designs are profitable and within established budgets, works closely with internal teams to understand design criteria, project requirements, and objectives, and generates accurate and detailed Solid Works models and drawings that adhere to project requirements and Axiom standards. They create accurate bills of materials and parts lists that can be imported directly into production work orders and used for purchasing, incorporate Axiom’s machines, tooling, equipment, resources, and processes into designs, and validate designs to ensure profitability, feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.

Designs must be manufacturable without undue challenges, taking into account manufacturing processes, material availability, and practicality of construction. The DE must understand billable hours, work within constraints using our ERP and project management schedules, collaborate to refine designs and optimize manufacturing processes, and provide technical expertise to guide project managers, account managers, and sales teams in developing proposals that meet client needs.

They translate conceptual designs, napkin sketches, or creative imagery into comprehensive assemblies and detailed production plans and evaluate and select materials based on project specifications and industry best practices, ensuring designs are manufacturable and installable, considering manufacturing capabilities and constraints, as well as logistical and site conditions.

All engineers at Axiom have an understanding of architectural and mechanical drawings, manufacturing and finishing processes, and a wide variety of materials (e.g., metals, woods, plastics, etc.).

Our engineers are experienced Solid Works users familiar with all pieces of Axiom’s capabilities and provide the conduit through which Axiom's shop can produce the work for which we’re so well known. Engineers are expected to be able to take napkin sketches or draft models and be able to break them down into full assemblies, while advising the greater team on ways to create better products and help the company succeed.

• Additional experience: understanding of structural steel design and fabrication and ability to work independently

We expect our senior engineers to be performing at the top of their game with over 6 years of experience in Solid Works. They can execute a design seamlessly from inception to production with little, if any, guidance from management. While able to perform independently, they are also a key member to assist in the performance and growth of their team.

Collaborating with their peers and striving to perform better every day.

• Additional experience: understanding of structural steel design and fabrication, ability to work independently, and expert in manufacturing process

Axiom offers a challenge, excellent pay and an engaging and fun work environment providing opportunity to learn and grow. Our team enjoys great benefits, including medical, dental, vision, with additional cost options for dependents. We offer 401k and ROTH investment options. After year one you accrue 20 days of PTO, plus paid holidays. Our benefits are some of the best in our industry.

Please note:

this is a dog friendly office.

Design Engineer Salary Range: $70k - $85k
Senior Design Engineer Salary Range: $85k - $95k

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