Lead Structural Engineer: Hands-On Fabrication

Lapeyre Stair Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 paid holidays

On-campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Stem cell treatment

IVF and more

Job summary

Lapeyre Stair Inc. in New Orleans seeks a hands-on Lead Engineer to own the full lifecycle from concept and configuration through fabrication and delivery. You will lead a small team of SolidWorks designers, work directly in CAD and ERP tools, and engage customers as Lead Engineer.

Engineering at Lapeyre Stair is a core driver of manufacturability, margin, and scalability. The role requires deep fabrication knowledge, ERP experience (Epicor preferred), and a proven track record mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Structural Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial or structural fabrication engineering.
• Deep hands-on experience with SolidWorks (assemblies, drawings, configurations).
• Strong background in custom fabrication (stairs, platforms, railings, welded assemblies).
• Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering or design teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for industrial stairs, platforms, handrails, and welded structural assemblies.
• Lead the development and review of SolidWorks models, assemblies, and fabrication drawings to ensure quality, clarity, and manufacturability.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices for structural integrity, tolerances, welding, material selection, and installation requirements.
• Act as the escalation point for complex engineering, design, and production issues.
• Serve as Lead Engineer on key customer accounts and high-complexity projects.
• Work directly with customers to define requirements, answer technical questions, and deliver engineered solutions.
• Partner with Sales to support technical scoping, solution selling, risk identification, and winning project strategies.
• Build team capability and accountability through coaching, structure, and a culture of ownership and practical problem-solving.
• Improve engineering systems and automation by working hands-on with SolidWorks, DriveWorks, and ERP to strengthen configurator logic, BOM accuracy, and engineering-to-production data flow.
• Partner closely with fabrication and operations to support production readiness, improve handoffs, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, quality, scalability, and lead time.

Skills

SolidWorks

Leadership

Customer-facing

ERP Epicor

Fabrication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Structural

Tools

DriveWorks

Epicor ERP

Job description

Lapeyre Stair Inc. in New Orleans seeks a hands-on Lead Engineer to own the full lifecycle from concept and configuration through fabrication and delivery. You will lead a small team of SolidWorks designers, work directly in CAD and ERP tools, and engage customers as Lead Engineer.

Engineering at Lapeyre Stair is a core driver of manufacturability, margin, and scalability. The role requires deep fabrication knowledge, ERP experience (Epicor preferred), and a proven track record mentoring