Design Engineer: AutoCAD/Inventor & BOM Lead

Wastequip; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans

Dental Plan Options

Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wastequip in Salisbury, NC seeks a Design Engineer to design waste containers and related products per company standards and customer needs. You will manage BOMs, release drawings, and coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products.

The role requires AutoCAD/Inventor experience, 2+ years in manufacturing, and a safety‑minded, team‑oriented approach. Travel to sites for training and evaluation is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or closely related Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• Design experience in AutoCAD/Inventor.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a manufacturing operation, preferably metal fabrication.
• Finite Element Analysis experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Machining, Welding, Fabrication and/or Waste Industry experience a plus.
• Must possess safety mindset in all aspects of the job.
• Strong technical, problem solving, and analytic skills with ability to think strategically.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver results.
• Teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Produce Sales drawings for customer approval.
• Produce production drawings and specifications.
• Create complete Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Release products IAW company processes.
• Maintain product data & documentation within Vault & ERP.
• Design with manufacturability and cost considerations.
• Lead projects to align product data across Business Units.
• Conduct research and create design concepts/proposals.
• Use AutoCad (2D) & Inventor (3D) for designs as needed.
• Travel to Wastequip facilities for evaluation and training.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

Mechanical design

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Wastequip in Salisbury, NC seeks a Design Engineer to design waste containers and related products per company standards and customer needs. You will manage BOMs, release drawings, and coordinate manufacturing launches for new or revised products.

The role requires AutoCAD/Inventor experience, 2+ years in manufacturing, and a safety‑minded, team‑oriented approach. Travel to sites for training and evaluation is expected.