Fabric Structure Development Engineer

Ready to turn complex ideas into build-ready products?

Do you excel at 3D modeling? Thrive on solving code and compliance puzzles? Enjoy collaborating across Sales, Production, and Purchasing to bring shade structures, pergolas, and pool covers from sketch to shop floor? If yes, this role at Anchor Industries is built for you.

What you will do

• Create detailed drawings and 3D smart models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD for new and existing products.
• Develop cutting patterns for intricate assemblies using AutoCAD, MPanel, and related software.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Production, Manufacturing Engineering, and Purchasing to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
• Own and organize part numbers, descriptions, and manufacturing routings across parts and assemblies.
• Ensure designs comply with IBC 2024, ASCE 7-22, NFPA 701, and associated building and fire standards.
• Champion design-for-manufacturing and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Partner with Purchasing to source and qualify new materials.
• Research, draft, and update product specifications based on customer needs, including on-site visits and blueprint reviews.
• Manage projects with external vendors, engineers, customers, and sales representatives to hit milestones.
• Drive timely task management to accomplish departmental and company goals.
• Be available to work beyond regular hours when priorities demand it.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• 0–5 years of relevant experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply).

Skills and competencies

• CAD: Proficient with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (or similar CAD tools).
• Analytics: Extremely proficient with Excel and spreadsheet analysis.
• Communication: Capable of reading, analyzing, and interpreting policies, technical documents, and regulations; strong written communication for reports and business correspondence; able to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Mindset: High energy, committed to company goals, organized, and deadline-driven.

Physical demands and work setting

• Office-centric role with periodic time in production and the field.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.; frequent walking, bending, and kneeling as needed.
• Comfortable working in production areas and outdoors under varying weather conditions.

Team structure

• Reports to the Design Engineering Manager.
• Interacts with and supports colleagues at all levels of Anchor Industries.