Job SummaryBig Game Steel is seeking a detail-oriented and solutions-driven
Product & Project Engineer to support new product development, industrial mezzanine projects, and technical sales applications. This role combines hands-on product design with project coordination, working closely with customers, sales teams, manufacturing partners, and external engineers to develop practical, cost-effective solutions.
The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical engineering background, experience with CAD software, and an understanding of industrial fabrication and material-handling equipment. This position offers the opportunity to influence product innovation, improve existing designs, and support projects from initial concept through manufacturing and installation.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Design & Development- Design and develop industrial storage and material-handling products to expand Big Game Steel's product offerings.
- Create 3D models, manufacturing drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
- Improve existing products through design enhancements, standardization, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure designs are practical, efficient, and cost-effective to produce.
- Support prototyping, product testing, and design revisions before launch.
Mezzanine Engineering & Project Coordination- Serve as the primary technical contact for industrial mezzanine projects, from initial planning through manufacturing and installation coordination.
- Partner with customers and sales teams to gather project specifications, including site dimensions, equipment layouts, load requirements, and operational needs.
- Develop preliminary layouts, drawings, and technical documentation to support quoting, feasibility reviews, and project approvals.
- Coordinate with external licensed structural engineers to obtain structural calculations, stamped drawings, and required approvals.
- Review technical documentation, resolve design questions, and coordinate revisions with customers, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
- Track project milestones and ensure engineering requirements are communicated throughout execution.
Technical Sales & Application Support- Partner with sales teams to evaluate customer needs and recommend appropriate product configurations or custom solutions.
- Provide technical guidance on product specifications, load capacities, equipment layouts, and integration requirements.
- Develop preliminary concepts and technical documentation to support accurate customer quotes.
- Identify customer challenges and market opportunities that may lead to new product development.
Manufacturing & Vendor Collaboration- Work with third-party manufacturers to review designs, confirm manufacturability, and resolve technical challenges.
- Evaluate materials, fabrication processes, and design alternatives to improve quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Maintain accurate engineering drawings, product specifications, bills of materials, and revision records.
- Coordinate with manufacturing, vendor, and installation partners to address technical questions and support successful project completion.
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or comparable 3D CAD software.
- Experience creating technical drawings, 3D models, bills of materials (BOMs), and manufacturing documentation.
- Working knowledge of mechanical design principles, materials, fabrication processes, and manufacturing methods.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and customer requirements.
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers, sales teams, vendors, and manufacturing partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard business software.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with industrial storage systems, material-handling equipment, mezzanines, or structural steel products.
- Familiarity with steel fabrication, welding, sheet metal, and manufacturing processes.
- Experience coordinating projects involving external engineering firms, manufacturers, or installation contractors.
- Knowledge of structural design concepts, load requirements, and industrial equipment layouts.
- Experience supporting technical sales, product development, or custom-engineered solutions.
- Familiarity with product costing, design optimization, and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements- Work is primarily performed in an office or computer-based environment, with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, customer sites, or installation locations.
- May require standing, walking, bending, reaching, and navigating industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Must be able to use computers and engineering software for extended periods.
- Occasional travel may be required for project meetings, site evaluations, or coordination with manufacturing partners.
- Must follow applicable Company and site-specific safety procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment.
