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