SolidWorks Production Engineer
Zimmerman Steel & Supply Co. LLC
Orrville OH
Full-Time
Build Real Products. Solve Real Manufacturing Challenges.
Zimmerman Steel & Supply Co. LLC is seeking a motivated SolidWorks Production Engineer to join our growing team. This is a hands-on engineering role where your designs become real products on the shop floor. You'll work closely with production, sales, and customers to develop practical, manufacturable solutions for a wide variety of fabricated steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
We're looking for someone with a strong work ethic, mechanical aptitude, and a desire to solve problems. If you're dependable, willing to learn, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Create detailed 3D models and production drawings using SolidWorks
- Design weldments, assemblies, sheet metal, and structural steel components
- Develop manufacturing drawings, bills of materials, and cut lists
- Create flat patterns, DXF files, and fabrication documentation for laser cutting, forming, and welding
- Review customer drawings and specifications for manufacturability
- Work directly with production personnel to resolve engineering and fabrication challenges
- Support estimating by developing concepts and material requirements
- Improve existing products and manufacturing processes to reduce cost and improve quality
- Coordinate engineering changes and maintain drawing revisions
- Assist with prototype development through full production launch
- Participate in customer meetings when technical support is required
What We're Looking For
Most Important
- Strong work ethic and dependable attendance
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Willingness to learn and continuously improve
- Takes ownership of work and follows projects through to completion
- Ability to communicate effectively with office and shop personnel
Experience Preferred
- Experience using SolidWorks
- Ability to create production and fabrication drawings
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Experience in metal fabrication, welding, sheet metal, or manufacturing is a plus
No engineering degree is required. We value experience, initiative, and the ability to get the job done over formal education.
What You'll Work On
Our engineering team supports projects including:
- Production fabricated components
- Welded assemblies
- Structural steel fabrications
- Material handling equipment
- Industrial equipment frames
- Tanks and vessels
- Platforms, stairs, and walkways
- Renewable energy equipment
- Water and wastewater infrastructure
- OEM production parts
No two days are the same, providing opportunities to solve unique manufacturing challenges and work on a wide variety of projects.
Why Join Zimmerman Steel & Supply?
- Stable, growing manufacturing company
- Diverse projects across multiple industries
- Modern fabrication equipment and technology
- Opportunity to work closely with production and see your designs come to life
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement plan
- Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
Schedule
- Monday through Friday
- Full-time
- Day shift
Work Location
Dalton, Ohio
Apply Today
If you're passionate about designing practical manufacturing solutions and want to work in an environment where your work has a direct impact on production, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $20.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
