Hardware Solutions Engineer

3form is a leading manufacturer of award-winning, sustainable building materials and architectural hardware solutions for the Architecture + Design industry. 3form is seeking a talented Hardware Solutions Engineer to be an integral part of the Special Projects team. As a member of this service-focused team you will have the opportunity to work on a large variety of projects in a technical role. This is the perfect role for a creative engineer that thrives in a social setting.

Specific responsibilities include:

There are two key focus areas: Pre Order and Post Order. Pre Order is centered around sales support on project calls, solution development, custom one off product design, pricing custom designs, and project setup. The Post Order phase revolves around supporting 3form Project Managers and the internal operations teams to get the orders shipped on time.

• Support material consultants on project calls to provide engineering expertise and design direction for 3form solutions.
• Develop and design custom hardware components (with a focus on attachment hardware etc), structural elements, and integrated systems to fit clients' project-specific needs, and work with Project Management and Purchasing to quote, manufacture (via vendor management), and see these designs through to completion and installation.
• Develop standard custom solutions based off of previous orders and experience
• Work with Project Management to develop manufacture-ready hardware details within project timelines from conceptual design to completed, documented, and ready-to-install solutions. This includes the design, engineering, manufacturing details, production drawings, and installation tools for these projects.
• Respond to inquiries regarding the appropriateness of use and technical details of company hardware and materials from client services dept., material consultants, and clients.
• Provide engineering direction/ recommendations for 3form solutions for internal teams and externally with customers
• Troubleshoot hardware and material installations on-the-fly in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Product Development team to understand all technical implications of the product line and report back on design trends that could be standardized.
• Design components of various manufacturing types, including aluminum extrusion, fabricated structural steel, machined and die-cast metals, injection molded plastics, etc.
• Responsible for the structural, functional integrity, and margin of these custom solutions
• Assist in preparing installation instructions of custom design products
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• A sales and customer focused mindset
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering
• 3-5 years professional experience in the design and development of steel and aluminum components or systems
• Experience in commercial construction management or estimating is a plus a background working in design, architecture, or industrial design is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Background or knowledge of the properties of metals and metal fabrication
• Strong design sensibility and sound understanding of structural mechanical design
• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques including machining, steel fabrication, and extruding
• The ability to model solutions or draw designs in SolidWorks, Rhino, or CAD. SolidWorks if preferred. Examples required.
• Work well in a cross-functional team environment and wear the many "hats" required for a dynamic, rapidly-growing company

3form is an employee focused company that offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package alongside an onsite medical facility, fully equipped gym, cafeteria with free fruit, soda, and coffee, and a relaxed fun-loving office environment.

To learn more about 3form, please visit 3-form.com.

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