Design Engineer
Brunel, Sioux Falls, SD, United States
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Design Engineer to join a collaborative Engineering team in Sioux Falls, SD. This role is responsible for developing detailed engineering designs for manufactured products, machinery, and mechanical systems. The Design Engineer will play a key role in generating concepts, creating CAD models, and supporting the development of mechanical equipment from initial idea through prototyping and production.
The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative mechanical solutions in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment with exposure to customers and product development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Generate, evaluate, and analyze design concepts utilizing a fact‑based approach.
Develop detailed models, drawings, and specifications for mechanical equipment, using computer‑assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Prototype and test design concepts.
Work with engineering and manufacturing team members and with customers to design and layout detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer‑assisted equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Interface with customers and customer service representatives to assist with troubleshooting, plan for projects, and gather feedback.
Layout, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Qualities/Skills:
Strong mechanical design and CAD modeling capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs
Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Self‑motivated with a hands‑on engineering mindset
Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or similar preferred (Associate’s degree with equivalent experience considered)
Minimum 2 years of related design engineering experience preferred
Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Experience with drafting and design for metal fabrication
Familiarity with material handling equipment and grain systems considered an asset
Strong analytical and mathematical skills for engineering calculations
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–10%)
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The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and manufacturability requirements. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative mechanical solutions in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment with exposure to customers and product development initiatives.
Responsibilities
Generate, evaluate, and analyze design concepts utilizing a fact‑based approach.
Develop detailed models, drawings, and specifications for mechanical equipment, using computer‑assisted drafting (CAD) equipment.
Prototype and test design concepts.
Work with engineering and manufacturing team members and with customers to design and layout detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
Compute mathematical formulas to develop and design detailed specifications for components or machinery using computer‑assisted equipment.
Modify and revise designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems.
Interface with customers and customer service representatives to assist with troubleshooting, plan for projects, and gather feedback.
Layout, draw, and reproduce illustrations for reference manuals and technical publications to describe operation and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Qualities/Skills:
Strong mechanical design and CAD modeling capabilities
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to translate engineering concepts into manufacturable designs
Strong attention to detail and technical accuracy
Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Self‑motivated with a hands‑on engineering mindset
Collaborative team player with strong organizational skills
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, or similar preferred (Associate’s degree with equivalent experience considered)
Minimum 2 years of related design engineering experience preferred
Proficiency with 3D modeling software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
Experience with drafting and design for metal fabrication
Familiarity with material handling equipment and grain systems considered an asset
Strong analytical and mathematical skills for engineering calculations
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems preferred
Ability to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 5–10%)
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