Job Ref: # 3222472
Date Posted: 1/15/2026
City, State: York, PA
Description
Design & Support Engineer
Location: York, PA – In Person
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Precision Custom Components (PCC) is a leading manufacturer of custom-fabricated pressure vessels, reactors, casks, and heavy-walled components supporting highly regulated defense and industrial applications. PCC is seeking a Design & Support Engineer to develop and evaluate unique, first-of-their-kind designs that support machining, welding, assembly, testing, material handling, and facility operations.
This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in complex, non-repeat design environments, understands manufacturability in heavy industrial settings, and is motivated to ensure designs are safe, structurally sound, compliant, and fully documented.
What You'll Do
- Design and support in-house machining, welding, assembly, testing, shipping, and material-handling fixtures
- Develop layouts and support plant modifications, new building construction, and manufacturing process improvements
- Perform design calculations, structural and thermal simulations, and prepare technical design reports
- Support compliance with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code (Section III and Section VIII)
- Generate and review 3D models, assemblies, and detailed drawings using GD&T standards
- Provide technical guidance and design support to manufacturing and engineering teams
- Review and check drawings, models, simulations, and calculations generated by others
- Recommend and implement improvements to manufacturing methods, equipment, and workflows
- Act as a Load Test Examiner, supporting test setup, procedures, training, and execution
- Act as a Derivative Classifier, reviewing, classifying, and redacting controlled and classified technical documents
- Collaborate with Project Engineering, Quality, Weld Engineering, Materials, Suppliers, and Manufacturing
- Provide task estimates and support project planning efforts
- Mentor and train less experienced engineers as needed
Must-Have Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline
- FE / EIT certification (PE license required within 5 years of hire in Pennsylvania)
- 2+ years of experience in design, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, or industrial engineering
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles, drafting standards, and GD&T
- Proficiency in 3D modeling, assemblies, drawings, and simulations
- Experience with structural and thermal analysis
- Authorized to work in the U.S. and capable of holding a security clearance
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with ASME pressure vessel or nuclear-grade components
- Familiarity with heavy fabrication, welding, and machining environments
- Experience with carbon steel, stainless steel, plastics, and wood
- Exposure to HBMs, gantry mills, VBMs, or large-scale manufacturing equipment
- Prior experience supporting classified or defense-related programs
Who You Are
- A self-starter who thrives in complex, first-of-a-kind design challenges
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a high-accountability environment
- A collaborative engineer who works effectively across disciplines
- Confident communicating technical concepts verbally and in writing
- Motivated to improve manufacturing efficiency, safety, and quality
Additional Details
- Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 per year
- Work Location: On-site (In Person)
- Benefits: 401(k) matching, medical, dental, vision, PTO, flexible spending account, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, employee assistance program, referral program
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