Manufacturing Design Engineer

Axiom Custom Products•Portland, OR

9d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Custom Products is seeking to bolster its Engineering team by hiring a Design Engineer or Senior Design Engineer. This role is crucial in transforming client designs into exceptional, custom-built products by leveraging expertise in SolidWorks and fabrication practices to create manufacturable designs. The Design Engineer will work collaboratively within cross-functional teams, contributing to the success of a wide range of projects. Axiom Custom Products is a fabrication shop servicing the creative, events, retail, and construction industries, utilizing digital manufacturing technologies and fabrication expertise to deliver high-quality products with extensive in-house capabilities from concept to installation.

Requirements

Experience working as a builder, fabricator, tradesperson, or installer is preferred.
Expertise in SolidWorks.
Knowledge of engineering and fabrication practices.
Understanding of architectural and mechanical drawings.
Understanding of manufacturing and finishing processes.
Understanding of a wide variety of materials (e.g., metals, woods, plastics, etc.).
4-6 years of SolidWorks experience (for Design Engineer).
6+ years of SolidWorks experience (for Senior Design Engineer).
Understanding of structural steel design and fabrication.
Ability to work independently.
Expert in manufacturing process (for Senior Design Engineer).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working as a builder, fabricator, tradesperson, or installer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure designs are profitable and within established budgets.
Work closely with internal teams to understand design criteria, project requirements, and objectives.
Generate accurate and detailed SolidWorks models and drawings that adhere to project requirements and Axiom standards.
Create accurate bills of materials and parts lists that can be imported directly into production work orders and used for purchasing.
Incorporate Axiom’s machines, tooling, equipment, resources, and processes into designs.
Validate designs to ensure profitability, feasibility, and alignment with client requirements.
Ensure designs are manufacturable without undue challenges, considering manufacturing processes, material availability, and practicality of construction.
Understand billable hours sold and work within those constraints, utilizing ERP and project management schedules.
Collaborate to refine designs and optimize manufacturing processes.
Provide technical expertise to guide project managers, account managers, and sales teams in developing proposals that meet client needs.
Translate conceptual designs, napkin sketches, or creative imagery into comprehensive assemblies and detailed production plans.
Evaluate and select materials based on project specifications and industry best practices.
Ensure that designs are manufacturable and installable, considering manufacturing capabilities and constraints, as well as logistic and site conditions.
Create accurate SolidWorks models and drawings according to Axiom standards.
Take direction from senior team members.
Execute work in a timely and efficient manner.
Communicate clearly and openly.
Break down napkin sketches or draft models into full assemblies.
Advise the greater team on ways to create better products and help the company succeed.
Assist in the performance and growth of their team (Senior Design Engineer).
Collaborate with peers and strive to perform better every day (Senior Design Engineer).