Senior Design Engineer

item America; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

item is hiring a skilled engineer to design modular aluminum extrusion solutions and support engineering tools. You will convert drawings for ERP quotes, and work with sales to deliver optimal customer results.

Requires 5–10 years CAD/design experience, proficiency in Solid Edge/SolidWorks/In ventor, and strong communication. The role involves producing production-ready docs and coordinating across global teams.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree or comparable degree with 5–10 years CAD experience.
• 5–10 years' design experience with aluminum extrusion.
• Strong analytical and business-focused approach.
• Familiar with metric system; intercultural communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design custom solutions using item kit and Engineeringtool; transfer drawings to ERP for quotes.
• Provide technical support for item Engineeringtool and CAD maintenance.
• Collaborate with sales to propose best customer solutions and participate in meetings.
• Prepare customer orders for production and maintain production documentation.
• Quality control of peer designs and documentation; facilitate training as needed.
• Coordinate with headquarters in Germany, item LLC, and distributors; manage admin tasks.

Skills

CAD software

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Aluminum extrusion design

Analytical skills

Intercultural skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Integrity

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (SAP / Microsoft Dynamics)

Education

Engineering degree (4-year)

Mechanical technician experience

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Inventor

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

ERP systems (SAP)

Office suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Career at item –

Join item, the global leader in modular systems for industrial applications. Our award-winning building kit system enhances efficiency, ergonomics, and safety across industries. We empower engineers to push boundaries and bring creative ideas to life with innovative aluminum profile solutions. At item, we inspire limitless possibilities—add your dimension with us!

Your task:

• Designing custom solutions using the item machine building kit using the item Engineeringtool and Solid Edge.
• Transfer drawings into company enterprise resource planning system (ERP-System) to create quotes for customers.
• Technical Support and specialization for the item Engineeringtool.
• Work with the sales team to provide best solutions for customers and participate in meetings.
• Prepare customer orders for production.
• Quality control of peer designs and production documentation.
• Administrative tasks and communication between the headquarters in Germany, item LLC and distributors.
• CAD Maintenance.
• Technical and product training as required.

• 4-year College degree with a major in engineering or a comparable degree or experienced mechanical Technician.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience with CAD Software (Solid Edge / Solidworks / Inventor, etc).
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of Design experience with aluminum extrusion.
• Analytical skills and a business focused approach.
• Familiar with the metric system (beneficial but not mandatory)
• Intercultural skills
• Understanding of modular aluminum extrusion systems or Tube & Joint Systems (80/20, Bosch Rexroth, MiniTec, T-Slots, Creform, Trilogiq, SUS or NIS.
• Exceptional verbal & written communication and presentation skills to provide quick responses to questions, provide product information, and make recommendations.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and work ethic.
• Professional Skills at Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skills at any kind of ERP system such as SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics NAV.