Solutions Engineer

3form, LLC.; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

3form, a leading sustainable materials and architectural hardware provider, is seeking a Solutions Engineer to join the Special Projects team in West Valley City, UT. You will own design development, custom material processes, and installation support for complex projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product development, project management, and external customers, focusing on mechanical design and fabrication details using SolidWorks, Rhino, or CAD.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or Structural Engineering required.
• 3–5 years professional experience in design and development of steel and aluminum components or systems.
• Background in commercial construction management or estimating is a plus; design/architecture/industrial design background preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project calls with engineering expertise and design direction for 3form solutions.
• Own the Custom Material Process including evaluation, testing, and pricing of custom materials.
• Develop and design custom hardware components and assemblies to fit project needs.
• Create mechanical drawings and details; assist with templates/tools and installation planning.
• Collaborate with Project Management and Purchasing to quote, manufacture, and see designs through to installation.
• Liaise with 3rd party structural engineers and customers for calculations and stamped drawings.
• Propose standard solutions based on prior orders.
• Respond to inquiries about use and technical details of hardware and materials.

Skills

Sales mindset

Customer-focused

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science or Structural Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Rhino

CAD

Job description

3form
2300 S 2300 W
West Valley City, UT 84119, USA

3form is a leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. 3form is seeking a talented Solutions Engineer to be an integral part of the Special Projects team. As a member of this service-focused team, you will have the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects in a technical role. This is the perfect role for a creative engineer that thrives in a social setting.

Specific responsibilities include:

There are two key focus areas: Pre Order and Post Order. Pre Order is centered around sales support on project calls, solution development, custom one-offproduct design, pricing custom designs, and project setup. The Post Order phase revolves around supporting 3form Project Managers and the internal operations teams to get the orders shipped on time. The Solutions Engineeris responsible forowning recommendations and custom products from design through installation.

• Support material consultants on project calls to provide engineering expertise and design direction for 3form solutions.
• Own the Custom Material Process which includes the evaluation of custom material requests, test and evaluation of custom layups, creation of custom samples, pricing of custom materials, and quality checking of custom panels.
• Develop and design custom hardware components and assemblies (with a focus on attachmenthardware, structuralelements, and integrated systems to fit clients’ project-specific needs, and work with Project Management and Purchasing to quote, manufacture (via vendor management), and see these designs through to completion and installation.
• This may include but is not limited to creating mechanical manufacturing drawings and details,installation oftemplates or tools, and collaborating with contractors and installers to ensure the design fits seamlessly into the project scope.
• Provide engineering direction/ recommendations for 3form solutions for internal teams and externally with customers.
• Own relationship with 3form’s 3rd party structural engineering consultants, quoting and contracting engineering calculations and stamped drawings for complex projects. Act as the liaison between the structural engineers, 3form personnel, and external customers.
• Develop standard custom solutions based off of previous orders and experience
• Respond to inquiries regarding the appropriateness of use and technical details of company hardware and materials from client services dept., material consultants, and clients.
• Troubleshoot hardware and material installations on-the-fly in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Product Development team to understand all technical implications of the product line and report back on design trends that could be standardized.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of 3form vendors and manufacturing relationshipstopropose custom material and custom hardware solutions for novel, architectural projects.
• Design components of various manufacturing types, including aluminum extrusion, fabricated structural steel, bent sheet metal, machined and die-cast metals, injection molded plastics, etc.
• Responsible for the structural, functional integrity, and margin of these custom solutions
• Assist in preparing installation instructions of custom design products
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A sales and customer-focused mindset
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or Structural Engineering
• 3-5 years professional experience in the design and development of steel and aluminum components or systems
• Experience in commercial construction management or estimating is a plus, a background working in design, architecture, or industrial design is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Background or knowledge of the properties of metals and metal fabrication
• Background or knowledge of the properties of plastic and glass panel production and utilization
• Strong design sensibility and sound understanding of structural mechanical design
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including machining, steel fabrication, and extruding
• The ability to model solutions or draw designs in SolidWorks, Rhino, or CAD. SolidWorks if preferred. Examplesare required.
• Work well in a cross-functional team environment and wear the many "hats"requiredfor a dynamic,rapidly growingcompany

3form is an employee-focused company that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package alongside an onsite medical facility, fully equipped gym, cafeteria with free fruit, soda, and coffee, and a relaxed, fun-loving office environment.

To learn more about 3form, please visit 3-form.com.

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