Product Designer/Structural Engineer

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the building products industry is seeking a Structural Engineer with extensive expertise in structural design and analysis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing innovative engineering solutions and ensuring project compliance with current codes. This role involves collaborating with technical teams and clients, providing insights, and driving product development efforts. Join us to contribute to a dynamic work environment focused on safety and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in structural/civil engineering required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoDesk applications for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering tasks related to steel framing.
• Provide design analysis and support product development.
• Coordinate projects and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Education

BS in Engineering

PE or EIT (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor (preferred)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), a joint venture between Worthington Industries and Armstrong World Industries, has established worldwide leadership in the production of suspended ceiling systems. WAVE produces metal ceiling grids that can be combined with Armstrong ceiling boards as a complete package or sold individually.

Founded in 1992, WAVE operates under a long-standing corporate philosophy rooted in the golden rule. This philosophy serves as an unwavering commitment to the customer, supplier, and shareholder, and it serves as the foundation for one of the strongest employee-employer partnerships in American industry.

This position requires thorough knowledge of structural design and engineering techniques to perform structural analysis, engineering, and drafting tasks related to cold formed steel framing in building construction. Responsibilities include providing design analysis to external customers in a professional and timely manner as well as using technical expertise and specific skill sets to support internal new product and equipment development in its design, manufacturing and implementation. The Structural Engineer will devise new approaches to problems, and prepare or modify drawings, specifications, calculations, charts and graphs, and monitor work for compliance to applicable codes, accepted engineering practices.

This position will report to the Technical Services Manager, who is responsible for product design, product testing, and code compliance, as well as driving strategic code changes in line with the corporate strategy.

Primary Responsibilities

· Uses input from production and other outside sources (sales, finance, customers) to solve complex technical problems associated with engineering assignments, gathers and analyzes data; perform structural calculations; develops technical programs; designs involved equipment systems; recommends commercial equipment and components.

· Performs structural design and analysis calculations using governing codes and standards, engineering formulas, skills, and experience.

· Layout and details portions of projects using schematic layout by project lead engineer. May be assigned responsibility for schematic or conceptual layouts when qualified.

· Provides drawing for own designs.

· Researches design options and document findings for project lead engineer.

· Reviews shop drawings.

· Assumes the lead engineer’s role on assigned projects or coordinates own individual effort with efforts of assigned support, plant management, and appropriate corporate departments to insure conformance to objectives.

· Issues engineering documents for production changes. Utilizes Engineering Change Notice Program to effectively communicate changes in equipment and products.

· Serve to support new products and equipment development in both design and implementation. Receive sales requests on specified need and process request through use of engineering/design software. Create prototype equipment to conduct field test and initial analysis. Design and manufacture production equipment using vendor and third-party sources, with the end result being to manufacture WAVE product. Follow up with customer and manufacturing using statistics to determine level of satisfaction with product.

· Applies best available technology to the solution of the project’s technical problems, keeps abreast of latest developments in his/her discipline, pertinent regulations, and safety requirements. Recommends training for him/herself and specific group based on experience in application of new technology or growth of a particularly useful methodology.

Key Performance Indicators

· Safety Performance – OSHA rate, compliance to codes and policies, evidence of reducing risks.

· Project Management – safety, cost, schedule, standard work, and performance commitments.

· Engineering – Product design support and analysis, drawing revisions, quality inspections, lean integration, and concept-to-execution ease.

· Other – technical feasibility, vendor relationships, innovation, stakeholder communication, and local resource collaboration.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, and/or Training

· Required; 5+ years relevant experience in structural/civil engineering, or similar.

· Preferred; 5+ years relevant experience in manufacturing environment, or similar

· Required; BS in Engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.

· Preferred; PE or EIT

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Formal education structural engineering and component design and application

· Formal education or comparable experience in design and assembly of structural building components, framing standards, and installation methods

· Proficiency in the use of computer software (AutoDesk applications) to perform analysis required. AutoCAD required, Inventor preferred.

· Design experience and familiarity with International Building Code (IBC) and ASCE7, Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures

· Results-oriented professional who can work across organizational lines and achieve business objectives through personal initiative.

· Strong knowledge of process improvement tools/techniques.

· Strong oral and written communications skills.

· Demonstrate the ability to identify complex problems and develop corrective action plan to implement solutions.

· Working knowledge of relevant manufacturing disciplines, cost control, planning, and industry safety regulations.

· Experience with project management tools.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word).

Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization. Apply today to start unlocking your career potential with Worthington Enterprises.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact [e-mail].

Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help enable people to live safer, healthier and more expressive lives. Worthington Enterprises operates with two primary business segments: Building Products and Consumer Products. Worthington’s emphasis on innovation and transformation extends to building products including water systems, heating and cooling solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories, and consumer products in tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories sold under brand names Coleman, Bernzomatic, Balloon Time, Level5 Tools, Mag Torch, Well-X-Trol, General, Garden-Weasel, Pactool International, HALO and Hawkeye. Worthington Enterprises also serves the growing global hydrogen ecosystem through on-board fueling systems and gas containment solutions.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 5,000 people throughout North America and Europe.