Structural Fabrication Designer

Position: USA - Structural Fabrication Designer
Job:
Structural Fabrication Designer

Reports to:

Structural Engineering and Design Manager

Job Summary:

The Structural Fabrication Designer is responsible for creating engineering designs for structural and sheet metal components, ensuring they meet customer specifications and are manufacturable. This role involves preparing design documents, bills of material, and cut sheets, while providing engineering support to production and collaborating with internal teams. The role demands a focus on quality, timely support, and adherence to safety policies.

The role relies heavily on direction and instruction from Structural Fabrication Designer Levels 2 and 3

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in creating structural and sheet metal designs and drawings that meet customer specifications and manufacturing capabilities
Comply with design criteria and all applicable regulations
Comply with technical specifications and legal requirements
Assist in reviewing designs from structural designers
Assist in providing engineering support to Production and other departments
Prepare engineering documents, inputs into design, and other documents
Collaborate closely with the Internal Design Team members and Production Coordinator
Support in preparing bills of material and cut sheets for purchasing, assembly, and construction of modules for manufacturing and assembly
Provide engineering support to the production team and other departments as needed
Learn and follow departmental design practices, processes, and safety policies.
Comply with health and safety policies and procedures
Assist in other related tasks

Job Qualifications:

Structural or Civil Engineering Technologist
One year of structural design experience
Proficient in Solid Works, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, EPDM
Employ a friendly personality, respectful of co-workers and be able to work with individuals as part of a team
Able to multitask and work efficiently in a demanding environment
Motivated self-starter with high level of initiative and able to work independently
Excellent problem solving, organizational and time management skills
Able to take direction and communicate with others
Able to attend work regularly
Able to meet the physical and sensory demands of the position
Able to travel domestically and internationally.

Core Competencies:

Communication
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Critical thinking
Problem solving

Contacts:

Internal engineering and shop staff and contractors to exchange information, answer questions and solve problems.

Effort (Physical & Sensory):

Perform work sitting and using computers for 8-10 hours daily
Regular standing, walking, sitting, use of fine motor skills
Occasional light lifting while performing tasks
Regular vision/sensory demands: close, distance, peripheral, depth, and able to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to moderate noise levels when in the plan