Design Engineer
Design Engineer
About Upside Innovations:
Upside Innovations is a fast-growing manufacturer of aluminum ramps, stairs, canopies, platforms, and custom access solutions serving the modular building and commercial
construction industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that are easy
to manufacture, install, and maintain while providing exceptional customer service and
technical support.
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer is responsible for transforming customer requirements into practical, manufacturable access and canopy solutions using Upside Innovations portfolio of standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs. Working closely with Sales and Project Management, this position interprets customer specifications, architectural drawings, site information, and project requirements to develop complete design solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Review sales orders, customer requirements, architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project scope and design requirements.
- Develop complete aluminum access and canopy solutions utilizing standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs.
- Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and layout drawings utilizing Onshape as the primary CAD platform and Solid Edge when required to support legacy products.
- Produce customer-facing layout drawings and approval packages.
- Generate accurate bills of materials, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and assembly documentation.
- Release approved projects through ERP and order-entry systems.
- Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to resolve technical questions.
- Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from order receipt through production release.