Structural Design Engineer – Loader Frames
Summary
Designs and optimizes heavy-duty loader frames for off-highway equipment, with office-based CAD/FEA work and occasional prototype, testing, and manufacturing visits. Requires a mechanical or structural engineering degree and 4+ years of steel-structure experience.
Highlights
- Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)
- Work Arrangement
- On-Site
- Experience
- 4+ years designing steel structures or frames for off-highway equipment
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering or related discipline
- Travel Required
- Occasional travel, up to 25%
- Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking during site visits; PPE required
- Type
- Full-Time
Job description
Title: Structural Design Engineer
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Salary: $95K-135K/yr
Type: Fulltime
Summary:
A leading heavy equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-strength structural frames for large-scale mining loaders. This is an opportunity to work on complex off-highway machinery, tackle demanding structural engineering challenges, and directly influence equipment strength, durability, and long-term performance.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to bring structural designs from concept through analysis, prototype evaluation, and production.
Work Environment
This is primarily an office-based engineering role involving computer-aided design, analysis, and engineering reviews, with occasional visits to prototype, testing, and manufacturing environments. These visits may involve standing, walking, PPE, and exposure to noise, moving equipment, or varying temperatures.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 25%.
About the Role
The Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing heavy-duty loader frames, managing structural interfaces, and improving fatigue life, manufacturability, and durability through engineering analysis and testing.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing steel structures or frames for off-highway equipment, along with knowledge of 3D CAD, finite element analysis, weldments, and structural validation.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Engineering
Design and optimize high-load loader frames, including complex multi-system packaging and structural interfaces.
Use computer-aided engineering (CAE), finite element analysis, and physical testing to improve fatigue life, manufacturability, and durability.
Evaluate structural performance and identify opportunities for design improvements.
Testing, Validation & Collaboration
Develop welding and machining requirements to support structural integrity and manufacturing quality.
Support FMEA, prototype evaluations, and competitive benchmarking.
Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve structural design and production challenges.
Quality, Safety & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues and support product launches and continuous improvement.
Maintain clear engineering documentation and follow applicable product safety, quality, and company standards.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
Compensation & Benefits
Location: Peachtree City, GA
Salary: $95K-135K/yr
Type: Fulltime
Summary:
A leading heavy equipment manufacturer is seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to design, develop, and optimize high-strength structural frames for large-scale mining loaders. This is an opportunity to work on complex off-highway machinery, tackle demanding structural engineering challenges, and directly influence equipment strength, durability, and long-term performance.
You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams to bring structural designs from concept through analysis, prototype evaluation, and production.
Work Environment
This is primarily an office-based engineering role involving computer-aided design, analysis, and engineering reviews, with occasional visits to prototype, testing, and manufacturing environments. These visits may involve standing, walking, PPE, and exposure to noise, moving equipment, or varying temperatures.
Travel: Occasional travel, up to 25%.
About the Role
The Structural Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing heavy-duty loader frames, managing structural interfaces, and improving fatigue life, manufacturability, and durability through engineering analysis and testing.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing steel structures or frames for off-highway equipment, along with knowledge of 3D CAD, finite element analysis, weldments, and structural validation.
Key Responsibilities
System Design & Engineering
Design and optimize high-load loader frames, including complex multi-system packaging and structural interfaces.
Use computer-aided engineering (CAE), finite element analysis, and physical testing to improve fatigue life, manufacturability, and durability.
Evaluate structural performance and identify opportunities for design improvements.
Testing, Validation & Collaboration
Develop welding and machining requirements to support structural integrity and manufacturing quality.
Support FMEA, prototype evaluations, and competitive benchmarking.
Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers to resolve structural design and production challenges.
Quality, Safety & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design issues and support product launches and continuous improvement.
Maintain clear engineering documentation and follow applicable product safety, quality, and company standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 4+ years of experience designing steel structures or frames for off-highway equipment.
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD, finite element analysis (FEA), weldments, FMEA, dimensional interfaces, and durability testing.
- Ability to manage priorities, communicate technical findings, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with off-highway construction or mining equipment.
- Exposure to hybrid or electric equipment platforms.
- Experience working with international engineering or supplier teams.
- Experience with prototype validation, root-cause analysis, and structured design reviews.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Technical documentation and attention to detail.
- Sound engineering judgment.
- Effective written and verbal communication.
- Collaboration, accountability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Eligibility for an annual performance bonus, subject to the approved compensation plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) savings plan.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).