Design Engineer

UPSIDE INNOVATIONS LLC; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Upside Innovations is seeking a Design Engineer in West Chester, OH to transform customer requirements into manufacturable access and canopy designs. You will interpret drawings, create detailed CAD models in Onshape, and collaborate with Sales and PM to deliver complete design solutions.

The role emphasizes aluminum fabrication, BOM creation, and lifecycle support from order through production release, requiring strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience using 3D CAD software.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, and engineering plans.
• Experience creating fabrication and assembly drawings and bills of materials.

Responsibilities

• Review orders, drawings, and specifications to determine scope and design requirements.
• Develop aluminum access and canopy solutions using standard, modified standard, and custom designs.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and layout drawings using Onshape as primary CAD platform.
• Produce customer-facing layouts and approval packages; generate BOMs and shop drawings.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

Technical communication

Project management

Interpretation of drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Onshape

Solid Edge

ERP systems

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: HEADQUARTERS - WEST CHESTER, OH 45069, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Category: Engineering, 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.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience using 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency with Onshape is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Solid Edge or similar parametric CAD software beneficial.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, customer specifications, and engineering plans.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing aluminum ramps, stairs, platforms, canopies, or related access systems.
• Knowledge of ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including accessible routes, ramps, landings, handrails, and edge protection.
• Understanding of International Building Code (IBC) requirements related to means of egress, stair geometry, guards, handrails, and walking surfaces.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to walking-working surfaces, stairways, guardrails, ladders, and fall protection.
• Familiarity with aluminum fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and engineering release