Mechanical Design Associate: CAD, Fabrication & Growth

Alpine Metal Tech Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick time accrual

Vision insurance

Job summary

Alpine Metal Tech North America Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Mechanical Design Associate Engineer to design products using AutoCAD Inventor and collaborate with US and European teams. The role involves updating legacy drawings, ensuring code compliance, and supporting fabrication through design guidance.

The candidate will coordinate with subcontractors, review bids, analyze competitors, and estimate costs. Periodic travel to sites and installations is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Product Design and Development in steel structures and electro/mechanical systems.
• Proficient in MS-Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional and cross-cultural work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel; occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Design products using AutoCAD Inventor and consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates in the US and Europe to ensure designs are feasible.
• Update and revise legacy 2D CAD drawings.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and bid/project requirements.
• Consult with fabrication teams during production, advising on design specifications and providing assistance as required.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure their scope meets specifications.
• Review customer bid documents and work with sales/engineers/project personnel to help establish quotations.
• Research competitor products quarterly and collaborate with product development to improve offerings.
• Calculate cost estimates for final designs, releasing reports including labor, material, delivery and overhead costs.
• Attend meetings, including on customer sites, to provide progress reports and support subsuppliers.
• Work with Project Managers during installation and commissioning, including occasional site visits.
• Create RFQs and purchase manufactured and bought-out items.

Skills

AutoCAD Inventor

MS Office

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Alpine Metal Tech North America Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Mechanical Design Associate Engineer to design products using AutoCAD Inventor and collaborate with US and European teams. The role involves updating legacy drawings, ensuring code compliance, and supporting fabrication through design guidance.

The candidate will coordinate with subcontractors, review bids, analyze competitors, and estimate costs. Periodic travel to sites and installations is expected.