Design Engineer

Winchester, Virginia, United States (on-site)

Design Engineer

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

We are looking for a Design Engineer to help us create and maintain 3D CAD models and 2D drawings to enhance throughput and drive performance to the next level. As a Trex Design Engineer, you will be looked to as an innovator in the manufacturing process and is responsible for gathering ideas and concepts from multiple departments and turning them into robust, manufacturable CAD models and drawings.

This role is a key member of our Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team.

• Put safety first – Always!
• Lead and foster our “people first” culture
• Participate in and lead cross-functional teams to gather feedback and identify opportunities for improvement through the modification or creation of tooling and/or mechanical systems.
• Communicate directly with internal machine shop and external vendors to ensure efficient manufacturing and implementation of designs.
• Provide design assistance to the process development group from concept through implementation stages.
• Reverse engineer existing parts using conventional measuring tools, 3D scans, and/or legacy drawings.
• Conduct design checks and provide feedback on other designers’ work to minimize errors.
• Support the development of systems and processes that streamline the design and manufacturing process.
• Manage prioritization of activities to meet multiple project timeline requirements.
• Plan and execute special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with an emphasis on design and optimization.
• Experience using Solid Works or AutoCAD, working on assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, and weldments.
• Familiar with machining processes and comfortable partnering with machining teams to support production needs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of 3D/2D CAD packages.

Base Salary Range $80,000 - $115,000 annually.

Base salary does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

• Time Off: Paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. Trex will cover a generous share of the cost and offer lower rates through a wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for retirement and receive dollar‑for‑dollar matching.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for further education.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Online and on‑site learning opportunities.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: Discount on Trex products.

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Trex is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.