Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Engineering
CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Details:
Job Location:
HEADQUARTERS - WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category:
Engineering, Design Engineer
Upside Innovations is a fast-growing manufacturer of aluminum ramps, stairs, canopies, platforms, and custom access solutions serving the modular building and commercial construction industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that are easy to manufacture, install, and maintain while providing exceptional customer service and technical support.
Position Summary:The Design Engineer is responsible for transforming customer requirements into practical, manufacturable access and canopy solutions using Upside Innovations portfolio of standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs. Working closely with Sales and Project Management, this position interprets customer specifications, architectural drawings, site information, and project requirements to develop complete design solutions.
Position Responsibilities:- Review sales orders, customer requirements, architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project scope and design requirements.
- Develop complete aluminum access and canopy solutions utilizing standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and layout drawings utilizing Onshape as the primary CAD platform and Solid Edge when required to support legacy products.
- Produce customer-facing layout drawings and approval packages.
- Generate accurate bills of materials, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and assembly documentation.
- Release approved projects through ERP and order-entry systems.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to resolve technical questions.
- Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from order receipt through production release.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum two years of experience using 3D CAD software.
- Proficiency with Onshape is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Solid Edge or similar parametric CAD software beneficial.
- Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, customer specifications, and engineering plans.
- Experience creating fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Experience designing aluminum ramps, stairs, platforms, canopies, or related access systems.
- Knowledge of ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including accessible routes, ramps, landings, handrails, and edge protection.
- Understanding of International Building Code (IBC) requirements related to means of egress, stair geometry, guards, handrails, and walking surfaces.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to walking-working surfaces, stairways, guardrails, ladders, and fall protection.
- Familiarity with aluminum fabrication and manufacturing processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and engineering release
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