Mechanical Design Engineer

About Us

We are an established employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturing company specializing in poultry chiller systems and related process equipment used in high-volume food processing environments. Our work is highly collaborative across engineering fabrication field service and project management. We value practical problem-solving accountability and supporting each other in delivering reliable systems to our customers.

Position Summary

The Mechanical Designer will work as a key contributor on our Engineering team to develop and maintain manufacturing drawings equipment layouts assemblies and installation details for our poultry chiller systems and associated equipment. This role is both office and field oriented. The candidate will spend most of their time developing 3D mechanical models and drawings while also participating in site visits for field measurements equipment documentation and occasional 3D LiDAR scanning.

This is a strong role for someone who enjoys hands-on real-world engineering and the technical details required to build and install equipment that works right the first time.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models and 2D fabrication drawings using Autodesk Inventor (Similar experience e.g. SolidWorks is acceptable with willingness to transition).
• Develop complete mechanical drawing packages including assemblies detailed part prints weldment drawings and bill of materials (BOMs).
• Work directly with shop personnel (welders fabricators machinists) to verify manufacturability ease of fabrication and clarity of documentation.
• Conduct field investigations at poultry processing facilities to gather dimensions document existing equipment and assess installation constraints.
• Assist with or perform 3D LiDAR scanning of existing equipment and environments (experience preferred but training available).
• Support installation teams with drawing clarifications and technical detail during project execution.
• Participate in internal reviews to ensure accuracy quality and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain structured drawing and document control practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field OR proven equivalent technical experience in mechanical design.
• 37 years of mechanical design experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proficiency in 3D parametric CAD software (Inventor SolidWorks or similar).
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes including welding machining and sheet metal manufacturing.
• Ability to read and apply weld symbols tolerancing standards and mechanical detail drawings.
• Ability to implement a systematic data-driven approach to investigate and resolve significant or recurring problems within an organizations processes products or systems.
• Comfortable working in food processing plants mechanical rooms and shop floors.
• Comfortable engaging and communicating with customers in similar industries.
• Willingness to travel 12 times per month for short domestic trips (typically 13 days).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using FARO or similar 3D LiDAR scanners and processing point clouds.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault or other PDM systems.
• Understanding of stainless steel fabrication and sanitary equipment design.
• Experience with equipment layout in constrained or retrofit environments.
• Experience with root cause techniques and analysis.

Work Environment

• Approximately 75% office / 25% field (which may include plant environments with elevated temperatures humidity and wet conditions).
• Requires ability to climb crawl or maneuver around installed equipment for dimension gathering.
• Standard PPE provided and required during field visits.

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
  

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!

Required Experience:

Senior IC