Design Engineer

Design Engineer Req #278 Assumption, IL 62510, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM 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. We are seeking a Design Engineer to join our North American team in Assumption, IL . In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and continuous improvement of grain storage systems and accessories , playing a key role in bringing innovative, high-quality products to market. Your Impact Design and configure product variations to meet customer-specific requirements Develop and maintain standardized design procedures to improve efficiency and consistency Generate accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufacturing and order fulfillment Create detailed 3D models and drawings using Creo Collaborate cross-functionally to incorporate the Voice of the Customer into product designs Evaluate designs for risk, manufacturability, cost, and performance Perform engineering calculations and simulations to ensure product integrity Support prototype builds and validation testing to verify safety and performance Contribute to New Product Introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives Apply lessons learned to enhance existing products and resolve field issues Your Experience and Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Agricultural / Biological, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering 5-10 years of engineering experience, ideally in product development Experience taking products from concept through production release Proficiency with Creo and Windchill a plus Background in agriculture a plus Knowledge of structural analysis and building codes a plus MatLab, MathCad, RISA software experiences are a plus PE or desire to obtain PE is a plus Your Compensation and Benefits Expected annual salary for this role will be$70,000-$100,000, plus eligible for an annual bonus. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills. Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans. Your Workplace and Travel You will be working an onsite role based out of Assumption, IL. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives. Job Details Job Family Engineering Job Function EN - Product Pay Type Salary Scan this QR code and apply! Download Assumption, IL 62510, USA