Job Type
Full-time
Description
We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented
Design Engineer to support the design, development, and execution of our food processing equipment projects. In this role, you will bridge the gap between initial concept and final production-coordinating design activities while ensuring all projects meet strict technical, manufacturing, and customer requirements. If you have a strong background in machine design, excellent CAD capabilities, and love seeing your designs come to life on the shop floor, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities- Utilize CAD and drafting software to create, refine, and maintain detailed engineering drawings and machine designs.
- Create rough layouts and calculate critical specifications (dimensions, angles, surface areas, tolerances, and clearances).
- Provide direct engineering support to our fabrication and assembly departments.
- Measure machines and components during production to ensure 100% compliance with engineering drawings.
- Manage engineering activities related to project scheduling, design reviews, testing, and problem resolution.
- Monitor project-related expenditures to stay within budget guidelines.
- Analyze engineering sketches, specifications, and technical data to determine design requirements.
- Evaluate and approve design changes, drawing revisions, and specification updates.
- Prepare comprehensive project status updates, interim reports, and final project documentation.
- Partner closely with internal departments, customers, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
- Travel periodically to customer and vendor locations to support project coordination and implementation.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills- Proven experience in machine design, mechanical design, or a closely related engineering role (experience with food processing or sanitary equipment is a major plus).
- Strong CAD proficiency (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor, or AutoCAD) and a deep understanding of manufacturing tolerances, layouts, and component arrangement.
- Ability to analyze complex technical data and resolve engineering challenges on the fly.
- Exceptional collaboration skills to work effectively with shop floor fabricators, cross-functional internal teams, vendors, and clients.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable splitting time between the desk and the manufacturing floor.
- Willingness to travel periodically as required by project needs.
What We Offer- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- A dynamic, team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and hands-on project ownership.
Benefits: - Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with employer contribution
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plan
Principals only, please no third parties Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 3-5 years of experience in machine design engineering or related engineering roles
- Experience working with sheet metal, machined parts, cast components, welding, and dimensional/geometric tolerancing
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with FEA software and engineering analysis tools
- Experience within food processing equipment or capital equipment manufacturing environments
NO RELOCATION PROVIDED Salary Description
$75,000 - $95,000 + bonus
