Design Engineer

Grain & Protein Technologies•Assumption, IL

1d•$70,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production. Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people. The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands – GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme. With its Company Purpose of “Feeding the World Better”, Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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