Design Engineer

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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a leading designer and manufacturer of stainless steel tanks and pressure vessels for the bulk liquid transportation industry. Our team delivers custom-engineered solutions that meet stringent regulatory, safety, and performance standards across North America.

Serving industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial transport, we take a hands-on, engineering-driven approach from concept through production. Our success is built on deep technical expertise, close collaboration between engineering and manufacturing, and a commitment to precision, quality, and continuous improvement.

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Why Join Us

Work on Complex, Regulated Engineering Challenges
Design and support pressure vessels and structural systems where engineering accuracy, safety, and compliance are critical.

End-to-End Design Ownership
Engineers are trusted to own their work from calculations and modeling through manufacturing support and validation.

Highly Collaborative Environment
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and senior engineering leadership to solve real production and design challenges.

Strong Exposure to Industry Standards
Gain hands-on experience with highly regulated designs, including DOT, ASME, FDA, ASTM, and Transport Canada requirements.

Clear Career Progression
Defined advancement paths for engineers at multiple levels, including opportunities to grow into certifying, technical leadership, or professional licensure roles.

Engineering-First Culture
Decisions are driven by sound engineering judgment, data, and practical manufacturing considerations.

Stable, Long-Term Opportunity
Join an established organization with a strong market presence, consistent demand, and continued investment in people, tools, and processes.

Pride in What You Build
Be part of a team that values craftsmanship, accountability, and building products that perform safely and reliably in the field.

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Job Details

The Design Engineer is responsible for engineering work involving complex design concepts and calculations related to pressure vessels and corresponding structural components. This role develops 3D solid models, detailed drawings, and technical specifications for the manufacture of cargo tank motor vehicles serving the bulk liquid transportation industry.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities

Applies engineering methods to develop products while ensuring quality, regulatory, and profitability requirements

Assists and troubleshoots issues and/or questions with production staff related to fabrication of components and assemblies

Calculates material usage for all components and parts for assemblies

Collaborates with designers on improvements to product lines

Completes updates or changes to released engineering documents via Engineering Change Notice (ECN) procedures

Computes mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components and/or machinery using computer-assisted equipment

Confers with senior engineering to review schematics and address questions related to system installation

Coordinates and consults with cross-functional teams to design, layout, detail components and systems, and resolve design issues

Creates and enters part numbers, bills of material, and shop floor routings into the ERP system

Creates models, prints, schematics, and bills of material to support production

Designs, calculates, and drafts pressure vessels and corresponding structural components using CAD and FEA software

Develops 3D models and detailed drawings for components, assemblies, and hardware based on specifications from sales

Develops drawings and specifications in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards

Evaluates change requests with respect to cost, weight, manufacturability, quality, and customer impact

Maintains flexibility to shift tasks based on business and manufacturing needs

Lays out, draws, and details schematics, parts, and assemblies with all required views and information to depict functional relationships

Modifies and revises designs to correct operating deficiencies or reduce production issues

Notifies supervisor of any quality concerns or delays

Adds instructions and comments to drawings, reference manuals, and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems

Reviews and analyzes specifications, sketches, drawings, and related data to assess design impacts and required procedures

Reviews drawings, bills of material, and routings to verify accuracy

Adjusts priorities based on manufacturing needs

Suggests or collaborates on design improvements or alternative methods to improve efficiency and accuracy

Verifies accuracy of engineering information for manufacturing

Works within deadlines to ensure timely delivery

Problem-solves and communicates effectively with the team

Contributes ideas for continuous improvement of workflows and processes

Follows all safety guidelines and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements

Level One

Associate's degree in mechanical design or a related field

High proficiency with Autodesk products (AutoCAD Mechanical, Inventor, Vault)

Design experience with sheet metal, weldments, and large assemblies

Experience working with ERP systems

Level Two

Meets Level One requirements

2-3 years of design experience with trailer or vehicle systems

Knowledge of applicable regulations and standards (49 CFR 178 & 571, FDA, ASME BPVC Section VIII-1, 3-A, ASTM)

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes

Ability to perform and interpret engineering calculations

Level Three

Meets Level Two requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical design or a related field

4+ years of design experience with trailer or vehicle systems

Develops design validations compliant with all applicable regulations and standards

Develops calculations and processes ensuring regulatory compliance

Acts as a design-certifying engineer

Level Four

Meets Level Three requirements

Holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license valid in Wisconsin

Actively interprets regulatory requirements

Contributes to industry standards organizations such as TTMA and NTTC

Maintains registration with Transport Canada for design and manufacture of B620 cargo tanks

Interpersonal, Leadership, and Technical Skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, design standards, and regulations

Ability to safely operate manual and power tools

Ability to work in environments that may include extreme temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, loud noise, and varying weather conditions

Ability to read basic measuring equipment (tape measures, rulers, levels, etc.)

Strong critical thinking, logic, and problem-solving skills

Excellent attendance and dependability

Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Familiarity with inspection tools such as tape measures, micrometers, and calipers

Knowledge of geometric tolerancing

Professional demeanor with a positive attitude

Strong reading comprehension and mathematical skills

Self-motivated and proactive

Strong mechanical aptitude with a commitment to accuracy

Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when needed

Effective time-management skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Employees regularly communicate verbally and audibly. Frequent use of hands and arms is required for handling, reaching, and operating tools. Occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling may be required. Employees must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Close vision is required.

Safety

Employees are required to wear assigned personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, steel-toe or slip-resistant footwear, and hearing protection when on the production floor. This is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Working while impaired or under the influence of legal or illegal substances is strictly prohibited.

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