Liner Design Technician

Want to be part of one of the country's fastest growing infrastructure businesses? United Felts, Inc. and Vortex Companies, LLC delivers cutting edge trenchless technologies and turnkey services to make the worlds water cleaner and we're growing every day!

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Summary
The Liner Design Technician supports the technical design and manufacturing preparation of cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liners by translating customer requirements into detailed construction specifications. This role bridges engineering concepts with production execution—ensuring liners are designed accurately, efficiently, and in alignment with quality and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Translation

Translate customer purchase orders (POs), specifications, and project requirements into liner construction assemblies

Interpret technical inputs including pipe dimensions, pressures, materials, and installation methods

Ensure all designs align with internal standards, engineering guidelines, and customer requirements

Construction Sheet Development

Create liner construction sheets using standardized Excel-based design templates

Validate accuracy of inputs, calculations, and material selections prior to release

Maintain consistency and version control across all design documentation

ERP & BOM Management

Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within NetSuite for:

Dry liners

Wet liners

Ensure alignment between design specifications and ERP records

Support data accuracy across systems to enable efficient production planning

Document Control & Archiving

Manage and store construction sheets within the pipe specification archive

Maintain organized records of Customer Project Forms, especially for complex or custom projects

Ensure documentation is accessible, traceable, and audit-ready

Cross-Functional Coordination

Distribute construction sheets to downstream production teams (manufacturing, wet-out, quality)

Collaborate with operations, quality, and technical teams to resolve design or production questions

Support continuous improvement efforts related to design accuracy and efficiency

Additional Responsibilities

Assist with updates to design templates, standards, and documentation practices

Participate in training and onboarding to develop technical expertise in CIPP liner design

Perform other duties as assigned by the Technical Director

Qualifications
Required

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with formulas, data, and structured templates

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to interpret technical information, specifications, and customer requirements

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across departments

Preferred

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

Relevant technical training, coursework, internship, co-op, or equivalent hands-on experience

Exposure to manufacturing, materials, infrastructure, or other technical environments

Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite

Exposure to CAD, technical drawings, design calculations, or technical documentation

Tools / Systems Used

Microsoft Excel (primary design tool)

NetSuite ERP

Document management / file storage systems

CAD or engineering reference tools

Key Competencies

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Attention to detail and data accuracy

Process discipline and documentation control

Communication and cross-functional collaboration

Ability to learn quickly in a technical environment

Objectives / Outcomes

Accurately produce liner construction sheets with minimal errors

Independently create BOMs aligned to design specifications

Develop working knowledge of CIPP materials, processes, and applications

Reduce rework or design-related production issues

Contribute to improved design templates and standardization

KPIs

Construction sheet accuracy rate (errors/rework)

BOM accuracy and alignment to production outputTurnaround time from PO receipt to design release

Number of design-related production issues

Document compliance and audit readiness

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Primarily office-based with occasional exposure to manufacturing environments

Ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer

Occasional plant floor interaction requiring standard PPE

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday but could include shift work, weekends, evenings and/or holidays - flexibility is required as job duties demand.

Benefits

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K retirement plan

Income protection insurance

Off the job accident insurance

PTO and more!

Vortex Companies, LLC and all of its subsidiaries consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.

We are a fair chance employer.

The Pay Range For This Role Is
20 - 30 USD per hour(United Felts)

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