Designer 2 - Panels

CSI•Springfield, MO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer 2 – Panels is responsible for the detailed design, drafting, and documentation of sanitary transfer and utility panels used in food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, and personal care processing systems. This position transforms engineering concepts into accurate 3D models, fabrication drawings, bills of material, and production documentation that meet customer specifications, industry standards, and CSI quality expectations. Working independently on moderate-complexity projects, the Designer 2 manages multiple assignments simultaneously while ensuring designs are manufacturable, maintainable, and compliant with applicable standards such as 3-A and ASME BPE. This role collaborates closely with engineering, project management, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve design challenges, support fabrication, and maintain project schedules.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Experience with Inventor - 4 years minimum, no older than 5 releases from current release, required
Experience with Autodesk Vault Professional - 2 year’s minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, required
Prior mechanical design experience, required
Sufficient custom design knowledge of sanitary process components, required
Prior experience with BOM creation, revision control, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, required

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Design, Drafting & Design, or Engineering Technology, preferred
AutoCAD (2-D and 3-D) - 2 years minimum, no older than 4 releases from current release, recommended

Responsibilities

Design and develop detailed 3D models, fabrication drawings, and bills of material for sanitary transfer and utility panels using Autodesk Inventor.
Create panel layouts that meet customer specifications, 3-A, ASME BPE, regulatory requirements, and CSI design standards while ensuring manufacturability.
Manage multiple panel design projects from concept through release, maintaining accurate revisions, documentation, and project schedules.
Apply knowledge of process flow, instrumentation, utility systems, and sanitary design to optimize panel layouts for fabrication, operation, and maintenance.
Support fabrication by providing complete drawing packages, technical documentation, and timely engineering assistance throughout production.