Conversion Engineer - Engineered Structural Mesh

Insteel • Mount Airy, NC

140d

About The Position

The Conversion Engineer provides engineering support for concrete reinforcing sales activities, including the development of structural welded wire reinforcement drawings and rebar to structural mesh conversion calculations in market expansion activities. This role involves performing rebar to engineered structural mesh (ESM) conversions and shop drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) and proprietary software to support sales requirements and ESM product designs. The engineer will also develop new products to utilize ESM in structural applications and provide necessary marketing information to enhance ESM product growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Broad knowledge of general Civil Engineering preferred.
• A minimum of basic working knowledge of CAD required.
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding judgment in all tasks.
• Ability to analyze and address complex factors that are not easily evaluated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across organizational levels.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness in researching, troubleshooting, and resolving challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Performs rebar to engineered structural mesh (ESM) conversions and shop drawings as necessary through use of computer-aided design (CAD) and proprietary software to support sales requirements and ESM product designs.
• Professional presentations of conversions include the utilization of AutoCAD, spreadsheets, engineering calculations, and typed correspondence.
• Provides conversion calculations that facilitate economic manufacturing.
• Provides takeoff and shop drawing preparation services.
• Participation in the process by which customer expectations are managed and satisfied.
• Technical comprehension of customer-provided information to prepare competitive ESM drawings and maintain customer trust.
• Provision of detail on ESM documents and drawings that is thorough, accurate, and complete.
• Develops new products to utilize ESM in structural applications and provides necessary marketing information to enhance ESM product growth.
• Participate in code and industry association activities as assigned.
• Travels with outside sales personnel to provide technical assistance at the customer level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees