Structural Product Development Engineer -- Fabric Shade & Outdoor Structures

Job Description

Job Description Imagine your first week

You open Autodesk Inventor and spin a 3D smart model of a new pergola connection. By lunch, you have detailed drawings ready for review. In the afternoon, you partner with Manufacturing Engineering to streamline a routing, then switch gears to generate cutting patterns in AutoCAD and MPanel for a custom shade assembly. A quick call with Purchasing secures a promising new fabric, and you finish the day validating loads against IBC 2024, ASCE 7-22, and NFPA 701.

The impact you’ll make

• Design and deliver robust, manufacturable products spanning pool covers, shade systems, pergolas, and related structures.
• Create 3D-smart-models and complete drawing packages using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
• Produce precise cutting patterns for complex assemblies with AutoCAD, MPanel, and related tools.
• Ensure every design complies with building and safety codes, including IBC 2024, ASCE 7-22, and NFPA 701.
• Organize and manage part numbers, descriptions, and manufacturing routings for parts and assemblies within company systems.
• Advance design for manufacturing and Lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Coordinate sourcing of new materials in partnership with Purchasing.
• Translate customer needs into clear product specifications through blueprint reviews and on-site visits.
• Drive projects with external vendors, engineers, customers, and sales representatives to on-time delivery.
• Manage tasks and milestones to support departmental and company goals; step in after hours when required.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Entry-level experience up to 5 years in a relevant engineering role.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD (or comparable CAD platforms).
• Exceptional Excel skills and comfort with spreadsheet-based analysis.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical policies, standards, and regulations.
• Clear written communication for reports and business correspondence, and the interpersonal skill to build rapport with stakeholders.
• Energy, ownership, and the capacity to juggle diverse tasks while meeting deadlines.

Where and how you’ll work

• Primarily office-based work with extended periods of sitting.
• Periodic time on the production floor and in the field; comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent walking, bending, and kneeling as needed.

Team and reporting

• Reports directly to the Design Engineering Manager.
• Collaborates with colleagues at every level across Anchor Industries.

Ready to build what’s next?

Join us to design products that bring comfort, safety, and style to outdoor spaces—while growing your skills in structural design, 3D modeling, and manufacturing collaboration.