Design Engineer - Grain

Grain & Protein Technologies•Paris, IL

41d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Design Engineer to join our Material Handling, Structures, and Specialty team! This position will be based in either Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE. The Design Engineer will contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of existing products as well as the development of new ones. They will support key organizational initiatives, collaborating across functions, and will take ownership of specific aspects of the product introduction process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or related technical field, required
Mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to deliver innovative products
Solid modeling proficiency and understanding of mechanical design and engineering best practices, utilizing 3D modeling for various materials and manufacturing processes
High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience in design or product engineering
Creo and Windchill experience
Hands on experience in fabrication/assembly
Strong written and oral communication skills
Experience in the agriculture industry
Ability to be proactive and independent
Ability to organize work and effectively manage a variety of projects at the same time, while meeting deadlines

Responsibilities

Support Product Improvements — Enhance existing products by improving performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost; troubleshoot issues and implement design updates.
Drive New Product Design — Contribute to concept development, design, prototyping, validation, documentation, and release of new products that meet customer, manufacturing, and market requirements.
Collaborate Across Teams — Work with engineering, product management, manufacturing, and other stakeholders to solve technical problems, participate in design reviews, and deliver integrated design solutions.
Support Key Functional Areas — Provide engineering support to Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, R&T, and Technical Service by supplying technical data, resolving product issues, and ensuring design intent through production.
Create CAD Models & Drawings — Develop 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Creo.
Perform Engineering Analysis — Conduct design calculations and analyses to ensure robust, reliable product performance.
Support Testing & Validation — Coordinate and execute testing on concept and prototype builds to validate design intent and performance.