Mechanical/Structural Design Engineer

Job Description

SixAxis designs and manufactures advanced products that increase safety and boost productivity around the globe. We innovate new products and processes for our customers that drive safer, smarter, and more effective solutions. Our company continues to grow so we’re looking for a talented individual to join our Engineering Team as a Mechanical/Structural Design Engineer at our Andrews, SC office.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for designing and improving products such as gangways, structural platforms, stairs/ladders, and fall protection equipment. Works closely with entire Engineering team, Sales personnel, and company leadership to drive innovation and solve customer problems. Sponsorship not available for this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develops mechanical and structural solutions for customers in concert with Sales and company leadership

Performs load calculations as needed for industrial safety structures and related accessories (stairs, ladders, racks, etc.)

Manages multiple assignments, developing solutions that range from simple to extremely complex

Reviews, approves, and implements engineering standards, policies, and procedures

Provides technical engineering input for estimating and bid proposal requirements

Interprets external codes, regulations, specifications, and the like to determine impact on designs

Provides engineering input during product setup/testing on new innovative solutions

· Utilizes FEA simulations to design structural/mechanical components for various custom safety solutions

Coordinates securing PE stamps for respective states as needed

Participates in the management of larger mechanical / structural engineering projects as assigned

Audits existing mechanical systems/solutions and recommends solutions to improve

Meets internal and external deadlines and project target dates. Communicates variances to schedules to engineering and sales leadership.

Performs full lifecycle product development (design, develop, test prototypes, manufacture, and implementation)

Tests and evaluates theoretical designs on new products

Evaluates final product’s overall performance, reliability, and safety

Estimates project budget and scope and prepares product reports/documentation

Other duties as business needs require.

Qualifications:

BS in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, EIT or PE a plus

3-5 years’ experience in structural/mechanical design or fabrication industry experience preferred

Project Management experience a plus

Solidworks modeling experience or other parametric modeling software

Experience using RISA or similar structural Engineering software

Problem-solving aptitude, analytical skills, and highly organized

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to function well in a Team setting.Company Description

We’re proud of our innovative products and technology, but the exceptional people behind it are what set us apart. Our dynamic sales team serves customers worldwide supporting the growth of safer and more efficient workplaces across vertical markets from food & beverage to bulk chemical to aerospace & defense. Our innovative systems compress the time-to-solution ratio with a one-of-a-kind collaborative sales, engineering, and manufacturing process that delivers the safety solutions our customers rely on to keep people safe at work.

Our patented products are made in America under the brand families SafeRack, ErectAStep and Upside Innovations. Despite consistent growth, we are committed to keeping our company homegrown. While others outsource work overseas, we’re thriving across domestic and global economies with efficient processes, advanced technology, and a highly-skilled team of professionals firmly rooted in the United States of America.

Full-time