Design Engineer

Akona Process Solutions•Monroe, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Akona Process Solutions is seeking a Design Engineer for its Marion facility in Monroe, North Carolina. The role leads the design and development of capital equipment, performing detailed mechanical analyses and creating solutions that meet standards for quality, functionality, and reliability. The engineer works with internal teams and customers to ensure designs meet customer needs and can be manufactured effectively. The position is onsite and involves 10% travel. The listed salary range is $90,000–$110,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or a related field.
8–10 years of work experience.
Proficiency in CAD software, such as SolidWorks, for mechanical design.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with global engineering standards and regulations, such as ATEX, CSA, NFPA, ISO, and UL.

Responsibilities

Create and develop mechanical designs for capital equipment in accordance with Akona’s quality, functionality, and reliability standards.
Perform mechanical calculations, stress analysis, tolerance studies, and material selection to optimize designs.
Provide engineering support to internal teams and external customers, answer technical questions, and resolve design-related issues.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, sales, and project management to ensure designs are manufacturable and meet customer requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve product performance and manufacturability and reduce costs through design improvements.
Prepare and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and technical documentation in accordance with company and industry standards.
Contribute to project planning, timelines, and execution, completing engineering deliverables on schedule.
Communicate with customers to understand requirements, provide design updates, and incorporate feedback.
Ensure designs comply with relevant industry codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Share engineering knowledge with junior engineers or technicians and support team development and continuous learning.