Design Engineer

Aurora, CO

$90,000-$110,000 - Eligible for Annual Incentive Program

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship. Sponsorship is not available for this role. 

RK Company Overview 

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality. 

Position Summary 

The Design Engineer supports the development and integration of modular product designs by executing system layouts and detailed designs across mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines. This role works under the guidance of senior engineers to deliver accurate, manufacturable designs and contributes to the coordination of multi-disciplinary systems.

Role Responsibilities 

• Support the development of physical layouts and spatial integration of equipment within modular systems, including electrical and mechanical components. 
• Develop and maintain 3D models, drawings, and BOMs for assigned portions of the module, ensuring accurate equipment placement and clearances. 
• Apply design standards to ensure accessibility, serviceability, safety clearances, and code compliance. 
• Coordinate with Electrical Engineering to incorporate one-line requirements into physical layouts, including cable routing and penetrations. 
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to ensure designs align with DFM/A requirements, including assembly and installation considerations. 
• Assist in defining equipment interface details, including mounting and support requirements. 
• Review third-party engineering packages and provide feedback under guidance of senior engineers. 
• Generate and maintain GA drawings and fabrication packages for assigned work. 
• Participate in design and layout reviews, assisting in identifying and resolving clashes. 
• Support prototype builds and production by addressing design-related issues and implementing updates. 
• Contribute to the development and application of standard layouts, design rules, and templates 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline required.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, product design, or assembly design with exposure to electrical, mechanical, and structural systems and integration/assembly operations.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and design software such as SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience developing system layouts, general arrangements (GA), and equipment integration designs.
• Working knowledge of electrical equipment layouts and NEC clearance requirements.
• Understanding of structural design principles, including frames, weldments, and lifting/rigging considerations.
• Familiarity with HVAC and thermal considerations for equipment enclosures.
• Knowledge of DFM/A principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal, welding, assembly).
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines and assist in resolving layout and integration conflicts.
• Experience with BOM development/management and engineering change control processes.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, buildable design documentation.

Minimum Physical Requirements and Accountability 

• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry 51 to 75 lbs. occasionally, and/or 31 to 45 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 16 to 22 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures. 
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), currently located in the Aurora, including a reliable means of transport to and from work. 
• Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Greater Denver Area, during work hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected. 

 What Sets RK Industries Apart  

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental  
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition  
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards  
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation  
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University  & RK Apprenticeship Program  

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.