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Design Engineer

RadNet, Inc., Cincinnati, OH, United States


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 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

Company paid short‑term disability insurance

401k retirement plan with company match

Employee Discount Program

Paid Time Off

Referral Bonus

Fun, competitive & team‑oriented company culture

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