Product & Project Engineer – Entry Level
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Entry-level Product & Project Engineer designing industrial storage and material-handling systems for Big Game Steel. Coordinating mezzanine projects, CAD documentation, manufacturing, and technical sales support.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop industrial storage and material-handling products to expand Big Game Steel's product offerings
- Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
- Improve existing products through design enhancements, standardization, and cost-saving opportunities
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to produce
- Support prototyping, product testing, and design revisions before launch
- Serve as the primary technical contact for industrial mezzanine projects from initial planning through manufacturing and installation coordination
- Gather project specifications including site dimensions, equipment layouts, load requirements, and operational needs
- Develop preliminary layouts, drawings, and technical documentation for quoting, feasibility reviews, and project approvals
- Coordinate with external licensed structural engineers to obtain structural calculations, stamped drawings, and required approvals
- Review technical documentation, resolve design questions, and coordinate revisions with customers, vendors, and manufacturing partners
- Track project milestones and communicate engineering requirements throughout execution
- Evaluate customer needs and recommend appropriate product configurations or custom solutions
- Provide technical guidance on product specifications, load capacities, equipment layouts, and integration requirements
- Develop preliminary concepts and technical documentation to support accurate customer quotes
- Identify customer challenges and market opportunities that may lead to new product development
- Review designs with third-party manufacturers, confirm manufacturability, and resolve technical challenges
- Evaluate materials, fabrication processes, and design alternatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost
- Maintain accurate engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials, and revision records
- Coordinate with manufacturing, vendor, and installation partners to address technical questions and support successful project completion
- Make occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, customer sites, or installation locations
- Support project meetings, site evaluations, and coordination with manufacturing partners
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software
- Experience creating technical drawings, 3D models, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation
- Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to accuracy and detail
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers, sales teams, vendors, and manufacturing partners
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business software
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and complete required employment eligibility verification
- Experience with industrial storage systems, material-handling equipment, mezzanines, or structural steel products (preferred)
- Familiarity with steel fabrication, welding, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes (preferred)
- Experience coordinating projects involving external engineering firms, manufacturers, or installation contractors (preferred)
- Knowledge of structural design concepts, load requirements, and industrial equipment layouts (preferred)
- Experience supporting technical sales, product development, or custom-engineered solutions (preferred)
- Familiarity with product costing, design optimization, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives (preferred)
- Must be able to use computers and engineering software for extended periods
- Must follow applicable Company and site-specific safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment
Benefits:
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law
- Occasional travel for project meetings, site evaluations, or coordination with manufacturing partners
- Required personal protective equipment provided/used according to Company and site-specific safety procedures
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