Senior Design Engineer | Custom Steel Bulk Material Handling Design | Relo Assistance

Total Alloy Steel Service Company (TASSCO) is a leading distributor and fabricator of high-quality, wear-resistant products and services. At the heart of TASSCO’s mission is a genuine passion for “Making customers’ lives better” by providing reliable support to bulk material handling customers. We pride ourselves on offering technical expertise and value-driven, cost-effective solutions. Our commitment to service excellence and a can-do attitude enables us to build strong, enduring relationships and deliver exceptional support to our customers.

As a Senior Design Engineer at TASSCO, you will lead the design and execution of custom‑engineered bulk material handling systems and components for abrasive environments. This role combines deep technical expertise in material flow, structural design, and wear mitigation with a hands‑on, project‑driven approach. You’ll own projects from concept to final implementation—ensuring system reliability, manufacturability, and cost‑effectiveness.

You’ll collaborate closely with sales, operations, manufacturing, and field teams while leveraging tools such as AutoCAD Inventor and discrete element modeling (DEM) to optimize performance. Your designs will directly contribute to the success of capital and MRO projects across industries including mining, aggregates, power generation, and heavy industrial.

LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama. Office hours: 7:30‑4:30pm.

• Lead engineering design of custom bulk material handling systems including transfer chutes, towers, supports, and liners
• Apply DEM software and simulation data to enhance material flow and reduce wear
• Create detailed design packages including 3D models, BOMs, stress calculations,زاء and manufacturing notes
• Specify structural reinforcements, wear‑resistant materials, and overlay/fabrication techniques
• Interface with CNC, plasma cutting, forming, and welding processes to ensure manufacturability
• Coordinate closely with sales, estimating, shop, and field service teams throughout the design cycle
• Review customer bid packages and translate specifications into actionable engineering plans
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight on drafting, design standards, and QA processes
• Deliver complete design proposals including scope definition, system layout, and budget analysis

First 3 Months: Learn TASSCO’s design standards, ERP workflows, materials, and key systems. Support ongoing projects with AutoCAD 3D layouts and fabrication drawings. Begin conducting DEM model reviews and participating in site visits.

First 6 Months: Independently lead small‑to‑mid‑size design projects and generate full drawing packages. Perform structural calculations and specify reinforcement and wear treatments. Incorporate DEM results into optimized designs and complete at least one full system.

First Year: Deliver multiple large‑scale designs with high accuracy and manufacturability. Lead capital and MRO project design scopes from concept to implementation. Mentor team members and propose improvements in materials or processes for performance gains.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.

Experience:

• 8–10 years of engineering experience in mechanical or structural design, ideally within custom steel fabrication or heavy industrial systems.
• Proven background designing bulk material handling systems or other engineered‑to‑order capital equipment.

Certifications trio:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong plus but not required.

Technical

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD Inventor and 3D modeling.
• Hands‑on experience with discrete element modeling (DEM) software for flow simulation.
• Strong knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques (e.g., overlay, hard‑facing), CNC processes, and manufacturing constraints.
• Experience applying AWS, AISC, and OSHA standards to structural and welded assemblies.
• F Serena familiarity with ERP systems and project tracking tools.

Core Competencies:

• System‑level problem solving:
  Practical, optimized designs tailored for abrasive, high‑wear environments.
• Project ownership:
  Able to manage design…