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Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. *We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP.

We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few.

We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long-lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers.

Our goal is to partner with self-motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; “Doing it right the first time, always improving.”

Our organization is currently seeking a Design Engineer.

A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Responsible for ensuring effective, consistent drawings and technical documentation contributes to parts being produced and installed with first time quality
• Responsible for ensuring effective, consistent drawings and technical documentation contributes to parts being produced and installed efficiently to meet cost targets
• Support engineers in ensuring products meet manufacturing standards and requirements to meet On Time Delivery commitments
• Collaboratively work with design engineers and manufacturing engineers to incorporate best practices for drawing standards
• Responsible for creating and maintaining clear installation instructions that contribute to product being installed efficiently with first time quality
• Support in creating & maintaining drawing standards and requirements
• Responsible for converting and maintaining accurate CAD models to be used by other areas of the business
• Other duties as required

The key behaviors / skills required for this role are:

• Effective Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Accountability
• Teamwork
• Growth Mindset
• Customer Centricity

Education required for this role:

• Associate Degree or Trade School Certification in Computer-Aided Design
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and detail drawing creation; formal training in SOLIDWORKS is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft applications

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet and maintain all requirements to be a “Driver” as defined in Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy
• Valid driver’s license
• Acceptable driving record (Adrian Steel authorized)

Benefits Offered:

• 401K
• Medical / Health Savings Account
• Dental
• Employee Assistance
• Teladoc
• Group Life
• Short / Long Term Disability
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules

We are committed to fostering a safe work environment—one that celebrates diversity, offers equal opportunities and where all employees feel secure, involved, valued, and respected. We do not tolerate discrimination, unlawful harassment, hate-related behavior, or threats of workplace violence.