Sheet Metal Designer

Safe Air Technology; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on experience

Full benefits package

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Safe Air Technology in Baton Rouge, LA develops mission critical HVAC equipment and is seeking a Sheet Metal Designer to join the Engineering team. You will craft sheet metal components for data centers and hazardous environments, turning customer specs into manufacturable drawings.

Focus areas include 3D CAD modeling, fabrication drawings, and close collaboration with fabrication, purchasing, and project teams to ensure designs are practical and manufactured to spec.

Qualifications

• Experience designing sheet metal components in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design custom sheet metal parts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Develop flat patterns, bend deductions, and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Review customer specifications and incorporate project requirements into designs.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design issues and implementing engineering changes.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and standardization.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control.

Skills

Sheet metal design

3D CAD modeling

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

Job description

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Company: Safe Air Technology
Industry: Mission Critical & Explosion-Proof HVAC Manufacturing

Join a Team That Builds What Others Can't

Safe Air Technology is seeking a talented Sheet Metal Designer to join our growing Engineering team. This position plays a critical role in designing custom sheet metal components for mission critical HVAC equipment used in data centers, industrial facilities, and hazardous environments. If you enjoy solving complex design challenges and seeing your work come to life on the manufacturing floor, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Design custom sheet metal parts, assemblies, and fabrication drawings.
• Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using CAD software.
• Develop flat patterns, bend deductions, and fabrication-ready documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, purchasing, and project management to ensure designs are manufacturable.
• Review customer specifications and incorporate project requirements into designs.
• Support manufacturing by resolving design issues and implementing engineering changes.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and standardization.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, and revision control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering preferred but not required.
• Experience designing sheet metal components in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar.
• Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes including:
  • Laser cutting
  • CNC punching
  • Forming and bending
  • Welding
  • Assembly
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• HVAC manufacturing or industrial equipment experience is a plus.

What We're Looking For

• Self-motivated and dependable.
• Problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Able to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Why Safe Air Technology?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Full benefits package
• Paid holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Growing company with exciting projects supporting data centers and other mission critical industries