Design and Support Engineer

About the role

At Precision Custom Components in York, PA, you’ll be part of a team that delivers high-quality, made-to-spec components where precision, reliability, and customer focus matter. Whether you’re driving results in the office or making them happen on the shop floor, you’ll collaborate across departments to solve problems, support efficient operations, and help ensure every component is completed safely, accurately, and with precision!

Responsibilities

• Design of in-house machining fixtures, welding fixtures, testing fixtures, shipping arrangements, material handling equipment, etc.
• Monitor equipment use and recommend/implement improvements to designs.
• Involved with plant layout, building modification, new building construction, and manufacturing process development activities.
• Perform design calculations, structural and thermal simulations, prepare design reports, and provide technical guidance within the design engineering function.
• Address technical activities associated with adherence to ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III, Division 1 (Class 1, 2, 3 and MC vessels and supports; Class 2 and 3 storage tanks and Class CS core support structures) and Section VIII, Divisions 1, 2 and 3.
• Aid in the development, justification, and implementation of advanced manufacturing and technology projects.
• Act as a Load Test Examiner whose functions are: Generate piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID) for manufacturing procedures along with review and approval of its final version; Train and qualify shop personnel; Equipment maintenance and tracking, ensuring equipment is functional and calibrated for upcoming tests, and acting as technical support during tests.
• Act as a Derivative Classifier who applies classification to new material based on information that’s already classified.
• Obtain and/or clarify inputs relating to design and/or project activities.
• Consultation/collaboration with Project Engineering, Quality Methods/Engineering, Weld Engineering, Materials Engineering, Material Handling, Suppliers, and Manufacturing.
• Generate component and assembly models and drawings using appropriate drafting standards and GD&T.
• Check drawing, model, simulation quality, and/or engineering calculations generated by others.
• Generate/update design guidelines.
• Generate/update model and/or simulation templates for future use.
• Make and/or implement efficiency improvement recommendations to CAD/FEA system settings.
• Responsible for recommending/implementing changes in manufacturing methods and equipment for department and shop efficiency improvements.
• Mentor/train less experienced personnel.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering curriculum.
• Certification: FE/EIT certification required. Must obtain a Professional Engineering (PE) license in Pennsylvania within five (5) years of entering this position.
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years as a Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Excellent computer skills required. Must have ability to effectively utilize the Company's design and modeling software which is Siemens NX along with Teamcenter Visualization and Solid Edge 2D Drafting. Must have the ability to effectively utilize the Company’s analysis software which includes Siemens NX Nastran (structural and thermal), PTC MathCAD Prime, and Codeware COMPRESS.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and proficiency using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, OneNote and Outlook.
• Strong math skills (algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and fundamentals of calculus).

Benefits

Precision Custom Components/DC Fabricators offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• 401(k) matching
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Work-life balance

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 per year