Senior Engineer, Structural Systems

POSITION PURPOSE

The Senior Engineer, Structural Systems, is responsible for executing structural engineering analysis, design, and validation activities in support of product development programs and existing product platforms. The role focuses on applying established structural engineering principles and methods to ensure products meet performance, cost, manufacturability, and regulatory requirements.

The position requires a strong background in structural engineering with experience in cold-formed steel design, structural analysis, and testing. The individual is responsible for independently performing technical work, contributing to engineering solutions, and supporting the consistent application of structural engineering practices across projects.

The work is performed with limited supervision, with general direction provided by the Chief Engineer, Structural Systems. The individual is considered a senior technical contributor with regular interaction across global engineering, product platforms, and manufacturing teams.

NATURE & SCOPE

Reports to the Global Engineering Chief Engineer, Structural Systems.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Perform structural engineering analysis and design of product systems and components, including wind, seismic, transportation, installation, and operational loading conditions.
• Execute structural calculations, develop models, and apply appropriate engineering methods to ensure structural integrity and compliance with requirements.
• Support product development and product enhancement projects by providing structural engineering input and solutions.
• Contribute to the development of structural design criteria, analysis approaches, and validation plans under guidance from senior technical leadership.
• Support structural testing activities, including structural load testing, vibration testing, and seismic validation, and evaluate results to recommend design improvements.
• Prepare and maintain structural engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and specifications in accordance with engineering standards and project requirements.
• Apply established structural analysis tools, calculation methods, and design standards in the execution of engineering work.
• Collaborate with global engineering product platform teams, product design, and manufacturing to ensure structural designs are feasible, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
• Support resolution of structural engineering issues across product platforms and regional applications.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improving structural design practices, tools, and engineering efficiency.
• Support product cost reduction, quality improvement, and manufacturing optimization initiatives.
• Understand and apply relevant codes and standards in the design and evaluation of structural systems and components.
• Use sound engineering principles and practices to solve complex structural problems within defined scope.
• Contribute to a work environment that promotes technical excellence, structural integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Strive for teamwork and collaboration in a global product development environment.
• Adhere to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Required Knowledge/Skills:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a globally diverse audience.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to understand and translate design and process requirements into structural solutions.
• Ability to understand product/component function, reliability, and quality requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and ability to manage multiple technical priorities.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Mechanical Engineering required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Years of Experience:

• Typically 5–10 years of structural or mechanical engineering experience.
• Product development experience preferred.
• Global experience preferred.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with structural analysis tools, including Finite Element Analysis (e.g., SAP2000, ANSYS, Autodesk Simulation) and numerical analysis software (e.g., Mathcad).
• Knowledge of structural design methods, including cold-formed steel design (AISI S100) and load determination (ASCE 7).
• Familiarity with structural testing methods and correlation of analysis with test results.
• Knowledge of materials and ability to determine or source material properties for analysis.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel as needed to global engineering centers in Europe and Asia, and occasionally as needed to regional manufacturing facilities, test laboratories, technical conferences, and professional association meetings, etc.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working hours are the standard BAC 40 hours per week (8:30am-5:00pm with flexible start/finish times allowed).
• Travel, both domestically and internationally, can be up to 15% of the time.
• Occasional evening/weekend hours required, although the work can often be done from home with the use of a portable computer and a VPN connection.
• Primarily sedentary activity in the office will be experienced; however, periodic travel to BAC manufacturing facilities with mechanical assembly (medium work) and lifting being required.
• Must have close visual acuity to work with computer systems and virtual models
• Will typically be subjected to only indoor conditions; however, on occasional trips to BAC manufacturing facilities and test laboratories the individual may experience heat, cold, humidity, and noise.

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