Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Design Engineer

Location: Beloit, WI;
Salary: $70,000 – $100,000;
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking a Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within a heavy fabrication manufacturing environment. This role supports the design and development of stainless steel tank trailers, pressure vessels, and bulk liquid transport equipment used in chemical, oilfield, food-grade, and sanitary industries.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically strong engineer who enjoys working closely with manufacturing and seeing designs come to life on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings
• Perform engineering calculations and design validation
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings within ERP systems
• Manage ECNs and design revisions
• Support production and troubleshoot manufacturing issues
• Assist with regulatory compliance documentation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associate degree considered with strong fabrication experience)
• 2+ years of experience as a Design Engineer in a metal fabrication environment
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical
• Sheet metal and weldment design experience
• Experience creating BOMs and working within ERP systems
• Strong mechanical design fundamentals and engineering calculation skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing and fabrication teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Pressure vessel design experience
• Trailer or heavy vehicle design background
• Knowledge of ASME Section VIII
• DOT / CFR regulatory familiarity
• FEA experience
• PE license

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong communicator who works well with shop floor personnel
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Comfortable in a hands-on, fabrication-focused environment

Industry Backgrounds That Fit Well

• Tank trailer manufacturers
• Pressure vessel manufacturers
• Heavy fabrication shops
• Trailer / truck equipment companies

Why Join

• Modern manufacturing facility with strong investment in automation and robotics
• Highly collaborative engineering and manufacturing culture
• Stable organization with strong financial backing
• Growth opportunities into advanced engineering or leadership roles
• Ability to see your designs built in a production environment

Interview Process

If you have a strong foundation in fabrication-focused mechanical design and want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply.