Design Engineer

Design Engineer

About Upside Innovations:

Upside Innovations is a fast-growing manufacturer of aluminum ramps, stairs, canopies, platforms, and custom access solutions serving the modular building and commercial

construction industries. We are committed to delivering high-quality products that are easy

to manufacture, install, and maintain while providing exceptional customer service and

technical support.

Position Summary:

The Design Engineer is responsible for transforming customer requirements into practical, manufacturable access and canopy solutions using Upside Innovations portfolio of standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs. Working closely with Sales and Project Management, this position interprets customer specifications, architectural drawings, site information, and project requirements to develop complete design solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Review sales orders, customer requirements, architectural drawings, specifications, and project documentation to determine project scope and design requirements.

• Develop complete aluminum access and canopy solutions utilizing standard products, modified standard products, and custom-engineered designs.
• Create detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and layout drawings utilizing Onshape as the primary CAD platform and Solid Edge when required to support legacy products.
• Produce customer-facing layout drawings and approval packages.
• Generate accurate bills of materials, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Release approved projects through ERP and order-entry systems.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, and Operations to resolve technical questions.
• Provide technical support throughout the project lifecycle from order receipt through production release.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum two years of experience using 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency with Onshape is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Solid Edge or similar parametric CAD software beneficial.
• Strong ability to interpret architectural drawings, construction documents, customer specifications, and engineering plans.
• Experience creating fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing aluminum ramps, stairs, platforms, canopies, or related access systems.
• Knowledge of ADA Standards for Accessible Design, including accessible routes, ramps, landings, handrails, and edge protection.
• Understanding of International Building Code (IBC) requirements related to means of egress, stair geometry, guards, handrails, and walking surfaces.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations related to walking-working surfaces, stairways, guardrails, ladders, and fall protection.
• Familiarity with aluminum fabrication and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and engineering release