Current opportunity
Remote Design Engineer - SolidWorks / Sound-Attenuated Enclosures / E-Houses
Role summary
Hands-on design engineering for custom power infrastructure products.
Design By Initiative LLC, based in Fayetteville, Georgia, is looking for a South African Design Engineer to support custom sound-attenuated enclosures, E-Houses and related power infrastructure from concept through detailed engineering, production release and manufacturing support.
What you'll work on
- Custom sound-attenuated enclosures.
- E-Houses and related equipment.
- Generator sets and power generation infrastructure.
- Renewable energy storage applications.
- SolidWorks 3D models, fabrication drawings and technical documentation.
- BOMs, material specifications, vendor coordination and procurement support.
- Prototyping, testing, production release and manufacturing support.
Key responsibilities
- Design and develop custom sound-attenuated enclosures, E-Houses and related equipment from concept through production release.
- Create accurate SolidWorks models, detailed fabrication drawings and technical documentation.
- Perform engineering calculations and analysis across structural, thermal and acoustic performance requirements.
- Optimise designs for cost, lean manufacturing, ease of assembly, durability and sound attenuation.
- Translate customer requirements into practical, buildable solutions while balancing performance, cost and timeline.
- Generate BOMs, material specifications and procurement or vendor support documentation.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders through the project lifecycle.
- Support prototyping, testing, sound performance validation, installation and commissioning where required.
- Maintain design standards, revision control, calculations and design-process documentation.
- Work within relevant codes, standards and best practices for power generation equipment and noise control.
Required experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
- 3+ years of professional design engineering experience in custom enclosures, sheet metal fabrication, equipment packaging or similar products.
- Strong 3D CAD modelling and 2D drafting ability, with SolidWorks strongly preferred.
- SolidWorks sheet metal design tools as a strong advantage.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, DFM and lean principles.
- Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal English communication for collaborative engineering work.
Preferred experience
- Acoustic or noise-control design principles or simulation tools.
- Structural analysis, FEA, thermal modelling or related simulation software.
- Generator packaging, switchgear, battery storage systems or renewable energy integration.
- Hands-on fabrication, prototyping, field installation or commissioning support.
- Relevant standards and regulations for noise, structural, electrical or power generation equipment.
Remote readiness
- Reliable fibre internet.
- Backup power during loadshedding.
- CAD-capable workstation.
- Strong English communication.
- Availability for scheduled online meetings with a US-based team.
Ready to apply?
Register and complete the role-specific screening.
Candidates are reviewed using practical engineering signals tied to this opportunity, including CAD ability, fabrication knowledge, documentation experience and remote-readiness.