Design Engineer

Location: Adkins, TX
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch break)
Employment Type: Full-time, W-2
Compensation: Based on experience

Top Metal Solutions LLC specializes in high-quality metal fabrication, including racks, structural components, CNC cutting, welding, and coating services. Based in Adkins, Texas, we are rapidly growing and take pride in building a strong team to support our manufacturing operations.

We are seeking an innovative, organized, and detail-oriented Design Engineer to support the design and production of our metal fabrication projects. This role is key to ensuring drawing accuracy, data collection and updates, project tracking, and on‑time delivery - as well as effective communication with production teams, clients, and suppliers.

• Create and release work orders for production and purchasing.

• Develop production drawings with tolerances and detailed notes, as well as fabrication drawings.

• Monitor the fabrication process to ensure quality and schedule compliance.

• Perform data collection and measurements on products inside and outside the plant as needed.

• Create 3D models of parts and assemblies.

• Collaborate with end users to define designs and provide effective solutions.

• Design, propose, and select appropriate materials for new projects.

• Prepare bills of materials (BOM) and sheet cutting lists.

• Assist in material quotations.

• Conduct analysis and closely track assigned projects according to committed deadlines.

• Organize and plan activities efficiently.

• Maintain direct communication with internal staff and suppliers.

• Authorization to work in the United States (valid work permit or legal status required).

• Bilingual English/Spanish (reading, writing, and verbal communication).

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in design or technical drafting within the metal‑mechanical industry.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Solid Works (sheet metal and welded assemblies).

• Knowledge of fasteners, engineering materials, blueprint reading, and metal profiles.

• Knowledge of technical drawing standards.

• Experience using measuring tools such as tape measure and caliper.

• Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).

• Experience with Solid Works simulation (finite elements) and CNC machining.

• Certifications:
  
  CSWA, CSWP (Weldments, Sheet Metal).

• Additional experience in quotations, project management, urgent requests, and complex fabrication.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Problem‑solving skills.

• Time management and organizational skills.