Design Engineer - Grain

This position will be based in either Paris, IL, or Omaha, NE.

About the role

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.

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.

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)

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

Pay

Expected annual salary for this role will be $70,000 - $90,000, plus eligible for an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job-related knowledge, experience, and skills.

Schedule

Hybrid role (Monday - Thursday in office, and Friday as a flex day).