Job Summary / Responsibilities:
As a key organizational role in a rapidly growing, world-class manufacturing company, the Engineering Designer will work with engineers and drafters to analyze engineering design specifications and customer requirements. Participate in design of new products, support initial fabrication of new products, resolve design related manufacturing problems of mature products, initiate ECOs, incorporate drawing changes, and review drawings for completeness and accuracy. This role reports to the Director of Engineered Products and will work closely with all personnel located in manufacturing, engineering, and be the frequent internal customer contact.
Other Duties / Expectations:
- Plan and execute projects to create standard parts and part families, ensuring they meet customer applications, specifications, standards, and design codes.
- Prepare general arrangement and fabrication drawings in AutoCAD and Inventor, including documents and drawings for customer approval, estimating, and manufacturing.
- Modify and change existing drawings based on internal and customer changes and review incoming customer RFQs for technical accuracy.
- Create and manage the Bill of Materials (BOM).
- Use 2D and 3D CAD software for conceptual and detailed designs of products like pig launchers, receivers, extruded outlet headers, fittings, hot tap, and line stop fittings.
- Apply company and industry standards to designs, ensuring all customer-specific requirements are satisfied.
- Perform and review standardized calculations to verify products comply with design input conditions, maximizing safety and reliability.
- Create and revise standardized calculation packages and conduct test plans for new and existing products.
- Manage assigned tasks with limited input, working independently and providing guidance to other engineering personnel as needed.
- Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to troubleshoot production issues, handle job-specific product variations, ensure product quality, and identify areas for manufacturability improvement.
- Write technical documentation to support customers and internal stakeholders and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience Levels:
- 5+ years of experience as a design engineer is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand or sit for long periods.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Associate degree in Engineering.
- Experience releasing fabrication drawing packages (3D models, cutaways, and detailed 2D drawings).
- Experience in the design of skidded/package equipment, compressors, slug catchers, pig launchers, or pressurized vessels.
- Experience creating BOMs within an ERP system (Syteline, E2, Oracle, JD Power, etc.).
- Knowledge of common pipe fittings, pipe grades, fasteners & fastener grades, and weld symbology.
- Knowledge of or exposure to ASME code calculations software (COMPRESS or PVELITE).
- Machine design experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, ASTM, MSS-SP and other common industry codes and standards.
- Minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience.
- Prior experience designing pressure-containing equipment, gas separation assemblies, and/or pipeline components.
Required Skills:
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in 2D & 3D parametric CAD, AutoCAD, and Inventor.
- Strong grasp of core mechanical engineering principles (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, design for manufacture, etc.).
- Understanding of common steel fabrication processes including welding, machining, and extruding.
- Working knowledge of B31.4/8 and ASME BPVC.
- Strong capabilities in Microsoft Excel. The ability to code in VBA is a plus.
- Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license and passport.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Professionalism.
- Time management.
- Problem-solving.
- Critical thinking.
- Judgment and decision-making.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Engineering
- Minimum of 5 years of design engineering experience
- Experience releasing fabrication drawing packages, including 3D models, cutaways, and detailed 2D drawings
- Experience designing skidded or packaged equipment, compressors, slug catchers, pig launchers, or pressurized vessels
- Experience creating bills of materials within an ERP system
- Knowledge of pipe fittings, pipe grades, fasteners, fastener grades, and weld symbology
- Knowledge of or exposure to ASME code calculation software such as COMPRESS or PV Elite
- Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, ASTM, MSS-SP, and other common industry codes and standards
- Prior experience designing pressure-containing equipment, gas separation assemblies, or pipeline components
- Proficiency in 2D and 3D parametric CAD, AutoCAD, and Inventor
- Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and design for manufacture
- Understanding of steel fabrication processes, including welding, machining, and extruding
- Working knowledge of B31.4, B31.8, and ASME BPVC
- Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Valid driver's license and passport
- Machine design experience
- Ability to code in VBA
What We Do
WeldFit is a leading global manufacturer of standard and custom products for the pipeline, oilfield, refining, and petrochemical industries. With over 50 years of experience, the company provides pipeline intervention, flow assurance, and emissions management solutions, including state-of-the-art automated pigging systems, high-quality fittings, and cross compression technology designed to optimize pipeline operations safely and efficiently.
