Job Title:
Design Engineer
Company: SonicAire | Combustible Dust Control Solutions
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Company OverviewSonicAire's Core Focus is to show God's goodness to our partners and communities through proven fugitive dust solutions that create safer, healthier, and more efficient work environments. SonicAire is a growing company seeking to maintain our entrepreneurial spirit while developing more robust, scalable, and sustainable business processes to support our growth. As such, we utilize the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to run our company.A key component of EOS is RPRS - Right Person, Right Seat. All personnel decisions are based on RPRS. Right Person is determined by alignment with SonicAire's Core Values: Hungry, Humble, People Smart, and Grateful. Right Seat is determined by an individual's ability to occupy a particular position based on whether or not he/she Gets It, Wants It, and has the Capacity to do it. Position SummaryThe Design Engineer is responsible for the design and support of fans, controls, and mounting equipment. They will deliver complete design and drawing packages to sourcing and manufacturing. The Design Engineer will complete routine engineering work and oversee multiple engineering projects.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Design fan components, controls, and mounting equipmentManage bills of materials for products and ensure that all systems alignDevelop innovative designs to meet all requirements for performance, reliability, serviceability, cost, and manufacturability Provide digital drawing images for use in technical documents and marketing materialsConfirm equipment capabilities by designing effective testing methodsValidate designs utilizing FEASupport production during new product start-upEvaluate mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, products, components, and applicationsDesign fan system lay-outs for customers and Sales DepartmentCorrespond with Supply Chain for product procurementContribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as neededQualifications· Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field · 3-5 Years experience· Fluent in 2D CAD and 3D CAD · Ability to coordinate, monitor, and manage multiple projects · General knowledge of sheet metal, welding, machining, and other fabrication processes· Familiar with dimensioning and tolerancing practices· Excellent verbal and written communication skills · Fluent in Microsoft Office Success Factors and Job CompetenciesThe success of the person in this position is in direct correlation to their ability to live out SonicAire's Core Values at all times:HumbleGreat team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. They are quick to point out the contributions of others and slow to seek attention for their own. They share credit, emphasize team over self, and define success collectively rather than individually.HungryHungry people are always looking for more. More things to do. More responsibility to take on. Hungry people almost never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent. They are constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity. They loathe the idea that they might be perceived as slackers.People SmartThe ability to be interpersonally appropriate and aware. They tend to know what is happening in a group situation and how to deal with others in the most effective way. They ask good questions, listen to what others are saying, and stay engaged in conversations intently. They have good judgment and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of their words and actions.GratefulGrateful people express sincere appreciation often and use details to convey authenticity. Grateful people reframe a loss as a potential gain, a conflict as an opportunity, and a mistake as something to learn from.Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing duties of the job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb or balance, kneel, crawl or crouch, use hands to handle, or feed objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift, push, pull or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. The employee must be able to work in wet/humid environments with extreme heat or extreme cold; and be willing to work at various heights using man-lifts, scaffolding, etc.