Design Engineer

Grain and Protein Technologies

$70K — $100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural / Biological, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of engineering experience, ideally in product development
  • Proficiency with Creo and Windchill is a plus
  • Experience taking products from concept through production release
  • Background in agriculture preferred
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and building codes is advantageous
  • Familiarity with MatLab, MathCad, or RISA software is a plus
  • PE certification or willingness to obtain it is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure product variations for customer-specific requirements
  • Develop and maintain standardized design procedures for efficiency
  • Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing
  • Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Creo
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate customer feedback into designs
  • Evaluate designs for risk, manufacturability, cost, and performance
  • Support prototype builds and validate testing of products

Benefits

  • Elect health care and wellness plans
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Flexible and virtual work options
  • 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid holidays and time off
  • Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Life and supplemental insurance plans
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our North American team in Assumption, IL. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of grain storage systems and accessories, playing a key role in bringing innovative, high-quality products to market.

Your Impact
  • Design and configure product variations to meet customer-specific requirements
  • Develop and maintain standardized design procedures to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing and order fulfillment
  • Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Creo
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate the Voice of the Customer into product designs
  • Evaluate designs for risk, manufacturability, cost, and performance
  • Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure product integrity
  • Support prototype builds and validation testing to verify safety and performance
  • Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Apply lessons learned to enhance existing products and resolve field issues


Your Experience and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Agricultural / Biological, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of engineering experience, ideally in product development
  • Experience taking products from concept through production release
  • Proficiency with Creo and Windchill a plus
  • Background in agriculture a plus
  • Knowledge of structural analysis and building codes a plus
  • MatLab, MathCad, RISA software experiences are a plus
  • PE or desire to obtain PE is a plus

Your Compensation and Benefits

Expected annual salary for this role will be$70,000-$100,000, plus eligible for an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.

Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace and Travel

You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL.

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