Senior Design Engineer

Axiom Custom Products•Portland, OR

3d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Custom Products is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing Engineering team. This role is crucial in transforming client designs into high-quality, custom-built products by leveraging expertise in SolidWorks and fabrication practices. The Design Engineer will create manufacturable designs, ensure project success, and work collaboratively within cross-functional teams. The position is not remote and is based at Axiom's fabrication shop.

Requirements

Over 6 years of experience in SolidWorks.
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.).
Understanding of structural steel design and fabrication.
Ability to work independently.
Expert in manufacturing process.

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.
Complete work within specified times and adhere to due dates, understanding billable hours sold and working within those constraints.
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 + drawings according to Axiom standards.
Take direction from senior team members.
Execute work in a timely and efficient manner.
Communicate clearly and openly.
Execute a design seamlessly from inception to production with little, if any, guidance from management.
Assist in the performance and growth of their team.
Collaborate with peers and strive to perform better every day.