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SSOE Group

<div>Overview:
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SSOE is looking to hire a <b>Senior Machine Designer</b> to play a pivotal role in the detailed design and development of specialized machinery and material handling equipment essential to manufacturing and industrial clients. Utilizing advanced CAD tools such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, you will produce fully coordinated, fabrication-ready 3D models and detailed 2D construction drawings for automated equipment, that integrate mechanical components, structural weldments, and ductwork systems compliant with industry codes and fabrication standards. Your work will directly support multidisciplinary project teams, involving process engineers, controls/automation specialists, and structural designers, ensuring design congruence across disciplines. This position demands close engagement with project managers and discipline leads through defined review gates and change management workflows to maintain project quality, schedule, and risk mitigation, following quality assurance and control protocols aligned with company and project standards.</div>
AI and Innovation:
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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.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead detailed mechanical design activities for machine and material handling equipment, including, but not limited to conveyors, lifts, feeders, and customized fabrication weldments, supporting industrial manufacturing projects primarily within manufacturing, glass, and other similar sectors.</li><li>
Develop and validate 3D CAD models and detailed 2D drawings using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, ensuring design accuracy, dimensional control, and adherence to company and client standards.</li><li>
Collaborate closely with process engineers, controls engineers, and structural designers to integrate automation components, ductwork routing, and equipment foundations into cohesive multidisciplinary design packages.</li><li>
Coordinate with project managers to manage design scope, milestones, release cycles, and revision control through formal change management boards and document control systems.</li><li>
Conduct comprehensive design reviews internally and with clients, providing clear technical presentations, clarifications, and incorporating feedback to optimize constructability and performance.</li><li>
Prepare and submit technical submittals, vendor requests for information (RFIs), and evaluate supplier documentation to validate component compliance and manufacturability.</li><li>
Support procurement and fabrication teams by developing clear build packages, including bill of materials, welding symbols, assembly instructions, and inspection checklists aligned with quality protocols.</li><li>
Participate in site visits during equipment installation and commissioning phases to verify field adherence to design intent, troubleshoot emergent technical issues, and support safe startup procedures.</li><li>
Maintain detailed project documentation, including design calculations, revisions logs, and correspondence, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.</li><li>
Apply rigorous attention to detail to identify and resolve potential design conflicts or safety hazards before fabrication, minimizing downstream risk.</li><li>
Engage in continuous process improvement initiatives to refine design workflows, implement efficiency gains through 3D modeling best practices, and embed constructability reviews early in the design lifecycle.</li><li>
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior designers and interns, fostering skill development in CAD proficiency, industry codes, and equipment design fundamentals.</li><li>
Assist in estimating labor and material quantities to support project budgeting and scheduling efforts, maintaining cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or compliance. Ongoing monitoring of project budget/costs throughout the project.</li><li>
Utilize AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor automation features and scripting to accelerate repetitive design tasks and improve overall design throughput.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum 15 years&rsquo; professional experience in mechanical design with specific expertise in machine design and material handling equipment for manufacturing or industrial facilities.</li><li>
Proficient, demonstrable advanced skills in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling and detailed mechanical drafting.</li><li>
Thorough knowledge of mechanical fabrication, welding standards (AWS D1.1), and structural steel material specifications (ASTM A6) relevant to equipment manufacture.</li><li>
Experience integrating ductwork systems, designing automation components, and fabrication weldments into machine designs.</li><li>
Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively in verbal and written form with project teams, clients, and contractors.</li><li>
Demonstrated adherence to quality assurance/control protocols and change management procedures within EPC or design firm environments.</li><li>
Experience working in cross-functional teams involving project managers, discipline leads, and external stakeholders throughout all project phases from pre-design through construction administration and startup.</li><li>
Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. Opportunity for ample rewards and generous bonus opportunities.</li><li>
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO &amp; paid holidays.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Preferred Qualifications (not required)</div><ul><li>
Experience using SolidWorks as an alternative to Inventor will be considered.</li><li>
Background in constructability reviews and knowledge of field installation practices to optimize design for ease of fabrication and assembly.</li><li>
Understanding of project cost estimating and schedule impacts related to machine design changes.</li><li>
Leadership aptitude demonstrated through mentoring junior engineers or leading small technical teams.</li><li>
Exposure to advanced modeling techniques, including parametric design and CAD automation to improve productivity and reduce errors.</li><li>
Experience with industrial automation equipment integration and control system interfaces.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Why SSOE</b><br>
At SSOE, you join a global leader renowned for delivering complex, multidisciplinary industrial and manufacturing projects with precision and agility. Our culture prioritizes innovation-forward thinking and mentorship-driven growth, empowering you to collaborate across integrated disciplines&mdash;architecture, MEP, process, structural, controls&mdash;and expand your technical breadth. We invest deeply in knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and career path development, offering rich opportunities to influence large-scale, impactful industrial systems while advancing your expertise. Join a team where your technical contributions are valued, your development is prioritized, and your impact on safer, smarter facilities is real and lasting.<br>
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Senior Machine Designer

<div>Overview:
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SSOE is looking to hire a <b>Machine Designer</b> 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&rsquo;s project execution standards.<br>
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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.</div>
AI and Innovation:
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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.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>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.</li><li>
Develop design packages for machinery, incorporating ductwork and support structures as specified.</li><li>
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate machine design within overall facility layouts, referencing PIDs, PFDs, and utility schematics to ensure seamless system compatibility.</li><li>
Conduct thorough QA/QC documentation reviews to ensure deliverables meet SSOE quality standards and external code requirements prior to client submission.</li><li>
Participate in interdisciplinary design review sessions, incorporating feedback from project management, discipline leads, and client representatives to maintain alignment and manage scope changes.</li><li>
Conduct site walks to validate equipment installation, perform field inspections, and inform corrective action plans.</li><li>
Assist in the development of project-specific documentation including BOMs, equipment data sheets, and maintenance manuals.</li><li>
Utilize version control and change management protocols to track design revisions and maintain project records in compliance with company policies.</li><li>
Contribute to risk management by identifying potential design or operational hazards and suggesting mitigation strategies during design phases.</li><li>
Communicate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams, clients, and contractors through clear, concise technical reports, meeting presentations, and written correspondence.</li><li>
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of manufacturing technologies, automation trends, and emerging design tools relevant to machine design and material handling.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Minimum 7 years of mechanical design experience specializing in machine design and material handling equipment within the manufacturing or industrial sectors.</li><li>
Proficient in AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor for 3D modeling, detail drawings, and fabrication documentation.</li><li>
Demonstrated expertise designing fabrication weldments and structural supports compliant with AWS D1.1 and ANSI machinery safety standards.</li><li>
Familiar with process and utility layouts, referencing PFDs, PIDs, and plant utility systems to coordinate machine interfaces effectively.</li><li>
Solid understanding of mechanical design calculations related to load analysis, stress, deflection, and weld integrity.</li><li>
Experience collaborating with project managers, discipline leads, engineers, and other designers in a multidisciplinary AEC/EPC environment.</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills capable of producing technically rigorous documentation and effectively presenting complex concepts.</li><li>
Detail-oriented with a proven track record of meeting quality and safety standards under tight project schedules.</li><li>
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. Opportunity for ample rewards and generous bonus opportunities.</li><li>
Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), opportunities for professional development and training, generous PTO &amp; paid holidays.</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Preferred Qualifications (not required)</div><ul><li>
Experience with SolidWorks as an alternative CAD platform.</li><li>
Familiarity with other design software such as Navisworks or Plant 3D software and its application in piping and equipment utilities design.</li><li>
Knowledge of fabrication and assembly processes, commissioning/startup support, and constructability reviews in industrial projects.</li><li>
Exposure to process piping design, including familiarity with ASME B31.3 code and equipment utility systems such as compressed air, chilled water, or vacuum.</li><li>
Prior involvement in mentoring junior designers or engineers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.</li><li>
Strong cost and schedule awareness that contributes to value engineering and optimization efforts on projects.</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Why SSOE</b><br>
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&mdash;empowering you to build impactful career milestones and deliver engineered solutions that matter.</div><div></div><div><br>
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