Design Engineer II

Grain & Protein Technologies is a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of reliable, durable, and innovative equipment solutions for grain, seed, poultry, egg, and swine production.

Generating $1.1 billion in annual revenue, the Company serves farmers and agribusiness managers in over 100 countries and currently operates 19 manufacturing facilities across 5 continents, employing more than 3600 people.

The Company goes to market with its strong portfolio of industry leading brands - GSI, Cumberland, AP, Tecno, Cimbria, Aerotech, Reventa, and Euroemme.

With its Company Purpose of "Feeding the World Better", Grain & Protein Technologies emphasizes advancing smart technologies and offering innovative technical solutions to make farmers and agribusiness managers more productive and profitable in a sustainable way.

The North America team is seeking a Design Engineer II for our Assumption, IL facility to help shape the future of grain conditioning equipment.

The Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and development of conditioning product lines.

Your Impact


* 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.


* Apply knowledge gained from prior product development efforts to guide new product introduction (NPI), continuous improvement, and field issue resolution.

Your Experience and Qualifications


* Bachelor's degree in mechanical or agricultural engineering or a related technical field.


* Five to ten years of experience in design or product engineering, sheet metal production, machining, and assembly.


* 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).


* Creo and Windchill experience.


* Experience of airflow / ventilation a plus.

Your Compensation...