Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

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 DFMEA

Build 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 DFMEA

Knowledge 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