Design Engineer I

MiTek Industries; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans

Retirement programs

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Disability and Life Insurance

Employee resources groups

Travel/Professional development

Job summary

MiTek designs truss components and repairs for customers and solves engineering challenges creatively. The role involves designing field repairs, ensuring safety and compliance, and collaborating with engineers, architects and building officials on customer projects.

A strong background in engineering principles and truss design, plus the ability to work with customers to troubleshoot issues, is required. Office collaboration and travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Engineering required, Civil/Structural or Mechanical preferred.
• Equivalent experience may substitute education.
• EIT or state board preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design field repairs and truss components per engineering principles.
• Review designs with customers to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and officials on projects.
• Assist customers in troubleshooting and resolving design issues.

Skills

Engineering principles

Truss design

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

Truss design software

Job description

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

A Brief Overview: Designs truss components and truss repairs for MiTek customers and creatively solve engineering issues our customers have.

Responsibilities

Creatively design field repairs for truss components in accordance with acceptable engineering principles and judgment. Design truss components based on specified parameters from customers and use their knowledge of engineering and the building codes along with collaboration with other engineers in the office to ensure their designs protect the health safety and welfare of the public. Discusses design modifications and reviews appropriate design methodologies with customers. Assist, train and counsel customers in troubleshooting issues and design problems. Review results of the truss design software for accuracy and collaborate with other engineers and with the software development team to determine how the software should function. Collaborate with engineers, architects and building officials on customer component design projects.

Qualifications

Bachelors Engineering required, preferably in Civil/Structural or Mechanical Engineering. Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis. Ability to perform technical skills including algebra, trigonometry geometry and basic calculus physics, statistics and strength of materials, structural analysis. Ability to read and understand prints and schematics. Able to use Microsoft Office Applications. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - Any State Board preferred.

Soft Skills

Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Must have solid engineering/technical skills, including attention to detail. Must have an outstanding safety record and follow all safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness. Monitor own work to ensure quality. Apply feedback to improve performance. Look for ways to improve and promote quality. Quantity: Meet productivity standards without diminishing quality of work. Strive to increase productivity. Work at keeping waste down. Complete work in a timely manner. Take responsibility for own action. Follow instructions, respond to management directions. Readily volunteers. Undertake self-development activities. Seek increased responsibilities. Take independent action. Ask for and offer assistance whenever needed. Ability to interact professionally with others; including co-workers, vendors and customers.

Additional Requirements

5% domestic travel as necessary.

Physical Demands

This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off
• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans
• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement
• Performance/Incentive bonuses
• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement
• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1314‑434‑1200.

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