Grain & Protein Technologies · 9 hours ago
Design Engineer II
Taylorville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expGrain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer and manufacturer of innovative equipment solutions for agriculture. The Design Engineer II will be responsible for the design and development of protein product lines, ensuring product robustness and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer needs.
AgricultureFarmingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Configure and design variations of current products to meet customer order requirements
Develop and document repeatable design procedures to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency across product configurations
Supply accurate bills of materials (BOMs) to support farmers, customer service, manufacturing, and assembly
Create 3-D models and manufacturing/assembly drawings using Creo software
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the Voice of the Customer and align designs with product requirements and cost targets
Analyze and identify risks related to customer needs, manufacturability, and project timelines
Perform design calculations and simulations to ensure product robustness and reliability
Coordinate and execute testing on concept and prototype builds to validate performance and safety
Supporting manufacturing and quality division of on-going production
Apply knowledge gained from prior product development efforts to guide new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and field issue resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or a related technical field
Mechanical and technical aptitude with the ability to deliver innovative products
Solid modeling proficiency and understanding of mechanical design best practices, including experience with design documentation and structured development processes
A track record of contributing to or leading product development efforts, from concept through production release
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Azure DevOps, PowerPoint, and Excel)
Five to ten years of experience in design or product engineering, sheet metal production, machining, and assembly
Creo and Windchill experience
Preferred
Experience of airflow / ventilation a plus
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
Paid time off
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Reimbursement for continuing education
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurance plans
Company
Grain & Protein Technologies
Grain & Protein Technologies designs, manufactures, and markets equipment for grain storage and handling, seed processing, and protein.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase