Mechanical Design Engineer- Sheet Metal Enclosures

Mechanical Design Engineer - Sheet Metal Enclosures Ameritex Machine & Fabrication is a fast-growing metal fabrication company specializing in generator enclosures, industrial electrical enclosures, structural weldments, and turnkey fabricated assemblies. We support customers in power generation, infrastructure, oil & gas, and industrial markets, and we pride ourselves on speed, quality, and innovation. Position Overview We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with sheet-metal enclosure experience to design and document fabrications such as generator and sound-attenuated enclosures, switchgear, VFD, PLC, MCC, and general electrical enclosures, as well as structural skids, frames, platforms, and weldments. This role owns projects from 3D model → flat pattern → programming → release to ERP, and works closely with production and project management to ensure designs are accurate, manufacturable, and delivered on time. Responsibilities Create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings in SolidWorks (Sheet Metal + Weldments) Generate flat patterns and program parts for lasers and press brakes (experience or willingness to train immediately) Produce clear fabrication drawings, BOMs, hardware callouts, bend notes, and weld details Enter BOMs, routings, part data, and revisions into the ERP system for manufacturing release Apply DFM principles to ensure designs are practical, repeatable, and cost-efficient Collaborate with welders, programmers, project managers, and leadership on requirements and revisions Support fabrication, welding, assembly, and problem-solving on the shop floor as needed Work overtime when required to meet deadlines, support production, or complete project deliverables Required Qualifications 3+ years in mechanical design, with a focus on sheet-metal enclosures or structural weldments Strong SolidWorks skills (sheet metal and weldments experience required ) Understanding of fabrication processes: laser cutting, bending, welding, hardware, and assembly Ability to program or learn programming for laser and press-brake equipment Experience with ERP systems : BOM entry, routings, part structure, revisions, etc. Strong mechanical aptitude and DFM mindset Preferred Experience SolidWorks PDM (files, revisions, workflows) Metal fabrication environment exposure (preferred but not strictly required) Familiarity with PEM hardware, gasketing, ventilation, sound attenuation, and enclosure cooling solutions Soft Skills / Culture Fit Organized, detail-driven, and accountable Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset Willing to work overtime, stay late, or do what it takes when projects demand it Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented—not a “minimum effort” engineer Competitive salary (DOE) Health benefits, PTO, and paid holidays Career growth in a rapidly scaling fabrication environment Opportunity to help shape engineering standards and processes Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr