System Design Engineer

GEE Group is partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a System Design Engineer who can play a key role in shaping how manufacturing systems are built across multiple facilities. This is a front-end engineering position focused on concept development, system layout, and equipment strategy. The team is looking for someone who can make sound engineering decisions in real-world applications, not someone limited to maintenance or purely theoretical work. You will work alongside internal teams and CAD resources, but your responsibility is to define how systems come together and perform in production environments. Key Responsibilities Lead early-stage engineering efforts for new systems and plant improvements Translate process requirements into scalable system designs and layouts Perform equipment sizing and selection across fluid, thermal, and material handling systems Develop and review P&IDs and process flow diagrams Partner with vendors and internal teams on specifications and procurement Support capital projects from concept through execution Help establish and refine engineering standards across multiple sites Qualifications Experience in system or process design within manufacturing environments Industry experience in food and beverage, consumer goods, pharma, or similar Hands-on experience with: P&IDs and process flow diagrams Equipment sizing and layout development Pumps, valves, tanks, heat exchangers, or related process equipment Packaging systems, utilities, or material handling Demonstrated ownership of design decisions and project contributions Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a related discipline Preferred Background Experience supporting or leading capital projects or facility expansions Strong ability to connect engineering theory to practical application Exposure to multi-site or corporate engineering environments Consistent career progression and solid tenure Not a Fit For Candidates focused strictly on operations or maintenance CAD-only designers without system ownership Research or academic-heavy profiles without applied experience Lean or continuous improvement roles without design responsibility Hybrid work structure based in Dallas Relocation assistance available Competitive compensation and long-term growth opportunity tied to ongoing investment initiatives #J-18808-Ljbffr GEE Group