Design Engineer

Job Description Job Description Design Engineer Location: Beloit, WI Salary: $70,000 - $100,000 Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm About the Role We are seeking a Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team within a heavy fabrication manufacturing environment. This role supports the design and development of stainless steel tank trailers, pressure vessels, and bulk liquid transport equipment used in chemical, oilfield, food-grade, and sanitary industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically strong engineer who enjoys working closely with manufacturing and seeing designs come to life on the shop floor. Key Responsibilities * Create 3D models and detailed fabrication drawings * Perform engineering calculations and design validation * Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routings within ERP systems * Manage ECNs and design revisions * Support production and troubleshoot manufacturing issues * Assist with regulatory compliance documentation * Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and leadership Required Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Associate degree considered with strong fabrication experience) * 2+ years of experience as a Design Engineer in a metal fabrication environment * Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD Mechanical * Sheet metal and weldment design experience * Experience creating BOMs and working within ERP systems * Strong mechanical design fundamentals and engineering calculation skills * Experience supporting manufacturing and fabrication teams Preferred Qualifications * Pressure vessel design experience * Trailer or heavy vehicle design background * Knowledge of ASME Section VIII * DOT / CFR regulatory familiarity * FEA experience * PE license Ideal Candidate Profile * Strong communicator who works well with shop floor personnel * Detail-oriented and organized * Self-motivated and proactive * Team player with strong problem-solving skills * Comfortable in a hands-on, fabrication-focused environment Industry Backgrounds That Fit Well * Tank trailer manufacturers * Pressure vessel manufacturers * Heavy fabrication shops * Trailer / truck equipment companies Why Join * Modern manufacturing facility with strong investment in automation and robotics * Highly collaborative engineering and manufacturing culture * Stable organization with strong financial backing * Growth opportunities into advanced engineering or leadership roles * Ability to see your designs built in a production environment Interview Process * Virtual HR screening * Virtual interview with engineering leadership * On-site interview with leadership team If you have a strong foundation in fabrication-focused mechanical design and want to be part of a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing organization, we encourage you to apply.