Design Engineer

Pay: $65,000 - $90,000

Raymond Storage Concepts is a leading provider of customized material handling solutions, dedicated to warehouse and fleet optimization. Covering Ohio, Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and West Virginia, Raymond Storage Concepts is an authorized sales and service center for Raymond Corporation, a global leader in materials handling technology, expertise and support. Headquartered in Cincinnati, we service our clients through a network of regional locations, including Columbus and Louisville.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Design Engineer’s primary focus is to assist with the design, layout and quoting process for Engineered Solutions project. These primary focuses of the role will be static rack, dynamic rack, modular offices, shelving, and mezzanines. The Design Engineer will utilize AutoCAD to create a layouts, develop the bill of materials, and work with vendor partners to generate project costing and customer proposals. Once an order is received, the Design Engineer will assist with ordering project materials, and generating drawings and other information needed for implementation.

Key Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

Review RFQs, bid packages, drawings, and specifications for pallet rack and storage system projects
Generate detailed system layout drawings in AutoCAD format
Perform detailed material takeoffs for selective rack, drive-in, pushback, pallet flow, and specialty storage systems
Develop accurate cost estimates including materials, accessories, freight, installation, and subcontracted services
Generate formal quotations and proposal documents for customer submission
Coordinate with manufacturers and vendors to obtain current pricing and lead times
Assist with evaluating project scope for completeness and identify risks, exclusions, and assumptions
Develop optimized system layouts and value-engineered solutions
Ensure designs and estimates comply with applicable codes (IBC, RMI, local seismic requirements, etc.)
Participate in project handoff meetings with project management and operations after award
Generate system bill of materials, spare parts lists and orders equipment and services for projects
Support change order pricing and scope revisions as required
Generate budgetary (ROM) estimates during early project phases
Communicate clearly with internal teams and customers regarding scope and technical clarifications
Participating in visits to customer facilities, as needed to document existing conditions, as well as identifying opportunities to improve, expand or upgrade systems
Supports additional projects and cross-functional initiatives aligned to business needs

Assist with quoting service projects (approximately 15% of role), including:

Equipment repair and preventative maintenance services
System upgrades, retrofits, and modifications
Evaluation of customer needs to support accurate scope and pricing
Coordination with service, parts, and operations teams to gather required inputs
Review of labor, materials, and timelines to ensure competitive and accurate quotes
Support in preparing proposals and follow-up documentation for customer review

Qualifications

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in the material handling industry
Basic understanding of pallet racking systems and warehouse storage solutions
Basic understanding of automated pallet-handling equipment (conveyors, transfers, turntables, lifts)
Ability to read and interpret layout drawings and technical specifications

Technical Skills

Minimum (2) years’ experience and proficiency with AutoCAD
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Core Competencies

Project engineering and cross-functional coordination skills
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Detail-oriented, process-driven work style
Effective organizational skills and ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects
Self-starter who performs well under pressure

Preferred

Experience in manufacturing or warehouse process optimization
Experience with Hytrol conveyors and HyCAD
Experience with the proposal and estimate creation process

Benefits

Competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
Company paid short-term disability insurance
401k retirement plan with company match
Employee Discount Program
Volunteer Time Off
Paid Time Off
Referral Bonus
Fun, competitive & team-oriented company culture
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