Design Engineer HiFyve is hiring a Design Engineer for a Manufacturing Equipment Company!
Salary: $110k-$145k/yr based on experience
Shift: Full-time position; must be flexible depending on project and customer needs
Location:
Kansas City Metro / Occasional Travel (North America with occasional international travel) Occasional travel
Role Overview:
Responsible for the mechanical design and development of industrial food-processing equipment solutions from concept through product launch. This role involves leading and supporting multiple design projects while applying engineering principles, hygienic design practices, and manufacturing knowledge to create reliable equipment solutions for the food industry. We're looking for candidates with extensive food processing design experience and a strong background in developing mechanical solutions for industrial food equipment applications.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:- Complete mechanical designs using hygienic design principles for food industry equipment solutions
- Create accurate manufacturing detail drawings and equipment layouts as needed
- Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design evaluations including DFMEABuild and test proof-of-concept prototypes to verify compliance with design requirements
- Design and provide technical support for modification projects on installed customer equipment
- Create, revise, and maintain technical machine documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Electrical, Fluid, Controls, and Safety departments
- Communicate with internal Manufacturing teams and external vendors regarding manufacturing specifications and execution
- Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for customer equipment and internal engineering projects
- Mentor and train other design engineers, including reviewing detail drawings as needed
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering best practices
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and hands-on engineering experience accepted 3+ years of relevant Design Engineering experience, preferably within the food industry
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Extensive food processing design experience required
- Proficiency in 2D CAD and 3D modeling software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience creating manufacturing drawings with GD&T application
- Strong understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering practices
- Knowledge of food slicing and automation technologies preferred
- Knowledge of food packaging technologies and industry practices preferred
- Experience designing packaging subsystems including forming, sealing, cutting, and related applications preferred
- Excellent understanding and application of hygienic design requirements
- Strong knowledge of engineering tools and practices including FEA and DFMEAKnowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, and equipment including machining and fabrication
- Understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and controls applications within machine design
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple engineering projects
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers, vendors, and internal teams
- Proficiency in German language preferred but not required
Other Requirements:- Valid driver's license required
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one required
- Ability to travel within North America with occasional international travel
