Overview:
SSOE is hiring for a Furnace Designer who will work with our teams to help our clients gain a competitive advantage through innovative process and systems design. This person will have a background in the glass industry or in glass furnace design work.
You don’t have to be an employee long before you understand the SSOE difference. It goes back to our history of reinventing ourselves for new markets, serious rates of growth year after year, and being ahead of the curve in technology. Those are the achievements of a company that rewards talent and effort in ways that mean the most to the individual.
When you work at SSOE, you work with the best and you’re a part of something bigger than yourself. And providing the best possible workplace for our employees gives us a competitive advantage—helping us attract and retain top talent and drive better business results.
AI and Innovation:
As part of our commitment to innovation, all team members will be trained on Microsoft Copilot and empowered to use it as a core tool in their everyday work.
Responsibilities:
Design Leadership:
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Delivering quality designs on manufacturing and other projects to help ensure we are delivering quality drawings, on schedule, and within budget.
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Applying intensive and diversified knowledge of mechanical, refractory and structural CAD design for practices across broad areas of assignments and making design decisions independently.
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Creating and refining unique design solutions to complex engineering problems.
Coordination and collaboration:
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Defining the project scope of work—breaking it down into smaller, manageable tasks and milestones that are delegated to team members who are empowered to execute—and presenting project progress regularly to the client to ensure satisfaction with delivery along the way.
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Work with project team to drive the design to completion while adhering to client standards and project required level of design.
Qualifications:
What You Will Bring:
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Diploma in mechanical discipline from an accredited institute.
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5-10 years related design experience required.
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Experience in the design and detailing of refractory, binding steel and associated mechanical systems.
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Proficiency in Auto CAD 2D platform.
- Inventor experience in glass design projects a plus.
Additional Perks Offered:
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A collaborative and supportive culture where you’re not just a number—you’re a critical and highly valued member of our team!
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Hybrid or remote work module
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As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will experience exciting projects from start to finish and interface directly with some of the most forward-thinking clients in the world.
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A mindset of continuous learning where you are encouraged to ask questions, bring fresh ideas to the table, and pursue your professional development goals.
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A diversity of market sectors, project types, and geographic locations that help insulate your career from economic ups and downs.
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A formal career path and real opportunities for advancement.
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A holistic approach to compensation and benefits that supports your physical and mental health, encourages work-life balance, and empowers your career advancement and financial success.
SSOE – The Best of Both Worlds
At SSOE, our growth trajectory allows us to offer the opportunities normally associated with a large firm while embracing the collaborative and supportive culture often found in smaller firms. As a member of the SSOE team, you will work on exciting and diverse projects for Fortune 100 clients around the globe, supported by the best technology for the task at hand. You will experience our employee-centric culture that strives to offer a healthy balance, flexible working arrangements, direct access to leadership at all levels, and a mindset of continuous learning. Once you experience the SSOE difference, you’ll understand the why behind our metrics:
28% - of our employees have been with SSOE for 10 years or more.-
15% - percentage of employees with tenure exceeding 15 years.
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99% - our CEO’s approval rating on Glassdoor.
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98% - portion of our clients who say they would recommend us to a colleague
