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Product Design & Development Engineer I

VIVA Railings, LLC Lewisville, TX

Lewisville, TX

1d ago

Full time Bim / Revit CAD Cad Design

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Job Description

Onsite in Lewisville, TX, this role helps turn railing and metal panel concepts into manufacturable, code-compliant, installable products through SolidWorks modeling, detailing, prototyping/testing, and product quality support.

Responsibilities

Model and detail new products and product-line extensions in SolidWorks, including parts, assemblies, configurations, weldments, and sheet metal, and produce complete 2D detail and fabrication drawing packages
Design around VIVA’s in-house capabilities (fiber laser cutting, CNC machining, forming, welding, and finishing) and around what installers can realistically execute on a ladder, with input from fabricators and field crews
Build and fit up prototypes and mock-ups; set up and run structural and performance tests aligned to IBC, ASTM, and ADA criteria; record results and revise the design accordingly
Complete load, deflection, connection, and anchorage hand calculations under senior engineering direction; run basic FEA when appropriate
Assemble documentation packages for third-party engineers of record and testing labs
Build and maintain parametric Revit families and BIM content so architects can place VIVA systems accurately in their models; keep the published library current with released designs
Expand VIVA’s library of standard connection details, common parts, and configurable components to reduce repeated re-engineering
Create and maintain BOMs, part numbers, assembly and installation instructions, tolerance and finish specifications, and product data sheets; maintain clean drawings and revision history in PDM and ERP
Deliver assigned design work through the NPD stage-gate process with clear design intent, honest cost and lead-time input, and the documentation each gate requires
Participate in architect, contractor, and installer feedback sessions with Product Management and Sales; translate feedback into concrete design changes
Support product quality by assisting the Product Engineer with NCRs from shop floor and field: measure and inspect affected parts, verify against released drawings/models, and document findings
Contribute to structured root cause analysis using 5 Why and fishbone, including tolerance stack-up checks, review of drawing/revision history, dimensional measurement, and fabrication method review
Execute corrective action revisions across drawings, models, details, and BIM content so fixes are captured
Prepare ECRs and process approved ECOs: assess impact on active projects, inventory, and existing documentation; communicate changes across affected groups
Support field escalations and warranty claims using dimensional analysis, retrofit details, and repair drawings; travel occasionally to project sites when in-person review is required
Help develop measurable inspection checkpoints and acceptance criteria, especially for finish quality, weld quality, and glass and cable interfaces plus dimensional accuracy
Log recurring issues against product families and feed findings into design standards and the detail library
Provide day-to-day drawing and detailing support to Manufacturing, Project Management, and Field Installation for product application and problem-solving
Read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications; support submittal and design-assist efforts with buildable detailing
Contribute to installer guidance, shop-floor briefings, and internal technical reference materials
Support continuous improvement in the fabrication shop through fixturing, process capability, and lean/5S efforts

Requirements

2–5 years hands-on product design, mechanical design, or manufacturing engineering experience in a manufacturing environment; ideally metal fabrication, architectural products, or building products
Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for parts, assemblies, sheet metal, weldments, and detail drawings (core skill; evaluated closely)
Working proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent 2D CAD) and the ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings
Solid command of GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and dimensioning practice per ASME Y14.5
Practical working knowledge of metal fabrication processes: laser cutting, CNC machining, forming and bending, welding (especially stainless steel and aluminum), and finishing
Comfort with engineering hand calculations (loads, deflection, simple connections) and judgment on when senior review is needed
Clear written and verbal communication, including explaining drawings/design decisions to welders, project managers, and installers
Willingness to work hands-on in the fabrication shop and at project sites (not desk-only)
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Architectural Engineering (or closely related discipline). Associate degree, drafting, or engineering technology acceptable

Technologies

SolidWorks
Revit
AutoCAD
FEA
PDM
ERP
ASME Y14.5

Role Focus

Product Design and Development (~60%)
Product Quality and Issue Support (~40%)

This position reports to the New Product Development Manager and works daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Project Management, and Field Installation.

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