Design Engineer

Andgar Food Processing Equipment•Ferndale, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Andgar Food Processing Equipment (FPE) has an immediate opening for a Design Engineer in Ferndale, WA. This division works with a variety of metal products for food processing equipment manufacturing. Most of the final product is food-grade stainless steel and aluminum. The Design Engineer is responsible for assisting in design and development of food processing equipment using computer-aided design to render technical plans for onsite fabrication. This role is located in Ferndale, Washington. This is NOT a remote position. FPE culture prizes honesty, integrity, humility, and teamwork. Success to us is more than just dollars and cents, it’s about the pride of standing behind the equipment we build and the people who build it.

Requirements

One (1) + year of experience or certificate in Welding from accredited trade school or college.
TIG welding experience strongly preferred
Valid Driver License and clean driving record
Drug and alcohol free (must be able to pass pre-employment drug test)
Strong communication and math skills
Able to operate tools, machinery, and vehicles safely
Must be able to lift 75 lbs.
Must be flexible with hours and able to work overtime as needed
Self-starter with ability to work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design and technical supervisor and customers to gather product and structural requirements and designs
Research and evaluate products, parts, or processes for cost efficiency and reliability
Contribute to the designs of new products and improvements to existing products; contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project
Transform complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD)
Review engineering drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
Analyze test results and recommend appropriate design changes.
Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow
Use designs to develop specifications or estimates of materials needed for a project
Prepare creative designs or related drawings or details
Collaborate with design originators to resolve discrepancies between original drawings and final CAD designs
Transform initial rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD)
Ensure final designs comply with regulations and quality standards
Identify potential operational issues and redesign products to improve functionality
Prepare and review rough sketches and review them along with the manufacturing team
Design diagrams, maps and layouts to illustrate workflow
Create detailed designs with SolidWorks design software
Describe production methods step-by-step (including equipment and software types to be used)
Calculate dimensions, weight limitations and requirements in materials