Job Summary: The purpose of this position is to design, engineer and develop signage and component products to a customer’s image requirements. The position requires working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to metal, plastic, vinyl, electrical lighting, and construction principles related to sign installation.

Our Exceptional Benefits Plan includes:

• Supportive & Friendly Culture
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage options
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401k with Employer Contribution
• Company paid Short/Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off program + Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Career Mapping
• Additional perks including Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Educational Assistance Program (Non-Union employees), Identity Theft Protection, Critical Illness Plans, Commuter Benefits and various employee discount offerings from our Vendors 

 Stratus is one of the nation’s largest brand implementation companies. We are made up of 1,100+ employees nationwide who roll up their sleeves, dive into the details and bring our clients’ brands to life! We deliver versatile solutions for some of the nation’s largest and most recognized brands. From exterior signage & interior branding to site refresh & remodel, from energy & lighting to repair & maintenance solutions, we deliver ideal solutions to meet all our client's branding needs.

The pay rate range for this position is $24 to $27 an hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Design Engineers at Stratus are creative and constantly researching new and evolving technologies to make their products even better. Design Engineers work to design, engineer, and develop signage and component products to our customer's image requirements. 

• Use AutoCAD system to produce complete fabrication, assembly, and installation drawings and/or graphics.
• Perform structural analysis on steel and aluminum frames.
• Translate engineering concepts into finished sign designs to effectively meet customer specifications.
• Incorporate principles for manufacturability, value engineering, and installation requirements.
• Create and maintain families of standard pylons, monuments and wall signs and other product commodities, using standard and special extrusions with cross-sections and details.
• Develop and revise engineering standard.
• Create and maintain Bill of Materials.
• Standardize components for ease of manufacturing and cost control.
• Assures compliance with approved methods and quality standards. 
• Use creativity and latitude in product design and construction.
• Design product to maximize material yield and improve productivity.
• Inventory control through standardization of components
• Provide technical support for sign site surveys and field installation problems.
• Stay abreast of new and evolving technologies through education, trade shows, and literature.
• Special projects

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes related to metal, plastic, vinyl, electrical lighting and construction principles for sign installation a plus
• Minimum two years experience in computer aided drafting (AutoCAD preferred)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience in engineering and/or metal fabrication

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