Senior Design Engineer - Aluminum Extrusion & CAD Expert

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

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.