Machine Designer

Overview

SSOE is looking to hire a Machine Designer that will play a pivotal role in conceptualizing, detailing, and refining machinery and material handling equipment for complex manufacturing and industrial projects. You will leverage Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD to develop precise 3D models, fabrication weldment details, and 2D production drawings that comply with applicable standards. Working within multidisciplinary teams, you will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and other designers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems with process equipment and facility utilities. This role requires you to engage in thorough design reviews, scope change control processes, and risk assessments to uphold quality and safety protocols consistent with SSOE’s project execution standards.

Typical projects include the layout and design of automated equipment, such as material handling lines, robotic assembly stations, and custom machine tooling, often interfacing with ductwork and equipment utilities (compressed air, vacuum systems), as well as supporting process PFDs and PIDs to validate equipment fit within manufacturing process flows. You will participate in site visits to validate design intent and troubleshoot installation challenges during construction administration and startup phases. Your ability to interpret utility and process layouts and apply mechanical design calculations will be critical in mitigating downstream operational risks and ensuring manufacturability and maintainability of solutions delivered.

AI and Innovation

As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of machinery and automated material handling equipment, applying AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor for detailed 3D modeling and 2D fabrication drawings.
• Develop design packages for machinery, incorporating ductwork and support structures as specified.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate machine design within overall facility layouts, referencing PIDs, PFDs, and utility schematics to ensure seamless system compatibility.
• Conduct thorough QA / QC documentation reviews to ensure deliverables meet SSOE quality standards and external code requirements prior to client submission.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design review sessions, incorporating feedback from project management, discipline leads, and client representatives to maintain alignment and manage scope changes.
• Conduct site walks to validate equipment installation, perform field inspections, and inform corrective action plans.
• Assist in the development of project-specific documentation including BOMs, equipment data sheets, and maintenance manuals.
• Utilize version control and change management protocols to track design revisions and maintain project records in compliance with company policies.
• Contribute to risk management by identifying potential design or operational hazards and suggesting mitigation strategies during design phases.
• Communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and contractors through clear, concise technical reports, meeting presentations, and written correspondence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation trends, and emerging design tools relevant to machine design and material handling.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

Why SSOE

At SSOE, you will join an innovation-forward, mentorship-centric environment where integrated design disciplines converge to deliver complex industrial and manufacturing solutions. Our project teams drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, career development pathways, and a culture that values technical excellence alongside social responsibility. As a Machine Designer here, you will contribute to cutting-edge projects across multiple sectors while receiving expert coaching and opportunities for leadership growth—empowering you to build impactful career milestones and deliver engineered solutions that matter.

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