Design Engineer

About ASC

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company (ASC) provides on-site power integration for large-scale data centers. We offer sound-attenuated and weather-protective packaging for on-site power generation equipment, with products ranging from economical skin-tight enclosures to entire multi-unit power plants.We work to reform and modernize the integration process in a multitude of ways. Our personnel include certified welders, licensed electricians, and machinists, as well as an engineering design team that works with production in an assembly line process immersed in the language and culture of quality control. We offer project management and administrative support for the submittals process as well as advanced welding engineering, freight distribution management, CAD visualization and unparalleled field service.

Core Values

Safety - Continuous focus on the culture necessary to achieve and Injury-Free workplace.

Integrity - Act ethically and transparently in all business and personnel dealings. Do the right thing, even when it is hard.

Quality - Daily focus on the system and process necessary to ensure high quality product is delivered from our facilities.

Teamwork - Combine individual strengths to achieve exceptional results.

Role Overview

The Design Engineer serves as a critical link between Engineering, Drafting, Sales Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-effective, and production-ready. This role supports the development, review, and optimization of engineering drawings and assemblies while collaborating closely with production teams to facilitate efficient fabrication and assembly processes.

The Design Engineer will play an active role in improving drawing standards, supporting robotic welding integration initiatives, and driving continuous improvements in product design and manufacturing efficiency. Success in this position will be measured through design accuracy, manufacturability, quality, productivity improvements, and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering liaison between Drafting, Sales Engineering, and Manufacturing teams
• Review engineering drawings and assemblies to ensure manufacturability and production readiness
• Support the transition of projects from design through fabrication and final assembly
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to clarify drawings, tolerances, and assembly intent
• Assist the drafting department in improving drawing standards, workflows, and documentation processes
• Support implementation and optimization of drawing practices for robotic welding cell integration
• Identify opportunities for design simplification, cost reduction, and production efficiency improvements
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical feedback related to fabrication, welding, and assembly
• Ensure engineering documentation complies with company standards and customer specifications
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective design actions
• Maintain revision control and support engineering change management processes
• Work closely with project teams to support schedules, deliverables, and production timelines
• Create or assist with detailed shop drawings required for outsourced components and fabrication activities
• Learn and support programming software requirements to serve as a backup programmer when needed
• Support ASC's commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction through sound engineering practices

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• 3-7 years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Experience working with welded assemblies, industrial equipment, or fabrication-based manufacturing environments
• Proficiency with SolidWorks 3D CAD software and AutoCAD 2D drafting software
• Strong understanding of fabrication and manufacturing processes including:
  • Welding and weld symbols
  • CNC manufacturing
  • Robotic welding concepts
  • Assembly processes
• Ability to interpret, create, and communicate technical drawings and engineering concepts effectively
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and collaborating across engineering, production, and operations teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence

Preferred Experience

• Background in design standardization and engineering process improvement initiatives
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience working in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with engineering change management and document control systems
• Experience supporting robotic welding or automated manufacturing technologies

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to regularly walk the production floor and interact with manufacturing teams
• Ability to stand, bend, and move throughout manufacturing areas during project reviews and troubleshooting activities
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25-50 lbs.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments
• Must wear appropriate PPE and follow all company safety protocols while on the production floor
• Exposure to machinery, noise, welding operations, and varying temperatures in a manufacturing environment

Come helps us build safer, smarter, and more efficient ways to power the world's most demanding data centers.

One Team One Goal.

ASC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Organization.

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range