Senior Design Engineer (Steel Fabrication & Cost Modeling)

AKG of America; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

AKG of America is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to support our steel fabrication design team. Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead 3-D modeling and cost-focused design decisions for fabricated steel components used in complex, high-value products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to optimize performance, manufacturability, and total cost.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited university.
• Experience designing fabricated steel components and assemblies.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling (Solid Edge preferred).
• Knowledge of welding, forming, tolerancing, and load paths.
• Experience with suppliers or fabrication shops.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3-D concept and detailed models with Solid Edge or SolidWorks.
• Serve as technical authority on steel fabrication methods (welding, forming, machining, assembly).
• Evaluate requirements and recommend optimized steel designs balancing performance and cost.
• Lead should-cost modeling tool development for fabricated steel components.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and suppliers to feed cost models.
• Identify cost-efficient design alternatives with other engineers.
• Ensure designs meet AKG standards and industry norms.
• Partner with Manufacturing to resolve design and production challenges.
• Provide guidance on steel fabrication best practices.
• Communicate with engineering, sourcing, and leadership for decisions.

Skills

3D CAD

Steel fabrication

Welding & forming

Cost modeling

Vendor collaboration

Cross-functional teamwork

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Job description

AKG of America is seeking a hands-on Design Engineer to support our steel fabrication design team. Reporting to the Manager of Design Engineering, you will lead 3-D modeling and cost-focused design decisions for fabricated steel components used in complex, high-value products.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineering, purchasing, and manufacturing to optimize performance, manufacturability, and total cost.