Job Description

Job Title

Design Engineer

Dogwood Industries – Who We Are

Build your future with Dogwood Industries!

Dogwood Industries is at the forefront of designing and manufacturing Pre-engineered Panelized Relocatable Metal Buildings, delivering industry leading solutions for mission-critical projects across industrial and DoD markets. Through a precise blend of manufacturing and construction, we enable high-performance, rapidly deployable structures that keep critical missions moving forward. Our team provides leadership in the design process that transforms the way our clients work by delivering buildings as equipment solutions in harsh environments around the world. If you are motivated by innovation, thrive in a fast-paced setting, and want to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the building industry, we'd love to speak with you!

General Job Description

A Design Engineer at Dogwood Industries provides a critical role in breaking down customer requirements and customizing a solution using standard details and engineered solutions. Working with in-house and 3rd party design team members, the Design Engineer documents solutions in AutoCAD 2D and 3D software and prepares project documents for client and Manufacturing Team customers. A Dogwood Design Engineer will thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment and exhibit excellent time management and problem-solving skills. A successful candidate will have experience as a Design Engineer within the architectural, engineering, and construction industries.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Create AutoCAD drawing sets inclusive of structural, architectural, and product specific design features
• Defines project requirements from product/project development through order entry, manufacturing, and delivery
• Develops and maintains product standards to fulfill customer requirements
• Performs product research and specifies materials and components to meet requirements
• Conducts material take offs and develops BOMs and details for procurement
• Detail-oriented and able to extract critical information from specifications
• Reads and understands technical information
• Professional approach in working with third party engineers, project teams, and departments
• Serves as a technical resource to support manufacturing and installation activities by addressing engineering and technical challenges in real-time
• Fluent in the use of Office, SharePoint, and Adobe applications
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Fluent in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Two years’ experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 5+ years of experience w/out a degree
• Experience working in construction or industrial production (mining, oil & gas, etc.)
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with pdf editing software such as BlueBeam and/or Adobe

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
This position requires moderate physical activity, primarily in an office environment but may include visits to the manufacturing facilities or jobsites to collaborate and inspect materials. To perform the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly seated at a computer desk with the option to stand, is utilizing the telephone frequently, and participating in meetings with colleagues, clients, third party vendors, etc. There are stairs in the office. In the factory setting, you may inspect and handle materials and be exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors.

Compensation

$81,000 - $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Health Benefits, including medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan, with employer match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Applicant Notes

• Applicants must provide complete work history with employer references for last three to five years
• All employees are subject to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment and random drug testing. Due to working in / being exposed to a safety sensitive environment, THC testing will occur as part of all drug screens.

Location

This is an onsite position at the Dogwood Corporate Office at 17706 Brickyard Rd NE, Bothell, WA 98011. Travel to Dogwood’s Everett Factory or Sedro-Woolley Factory office, as needed.

Application Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance applying, please contact Dogwood’s HR department at (206) 858-2728 or HR@dogwoodindustries.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law.

For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see this government poster: Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

Disclaimer: Although the Company has attempted to accurately and thoroughly describe this position, the Company reserves the right to change the same, including to change, add to or subtract from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of the Company, at any time, with or without advance notice. In order to meet company deadlines, work in excess of 40 hours per week may be required from time to time.

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