Project / Machine Design Engineer

Project / Machine Design Engineer 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 24110 South Peculiar Drive, Peculiar, MO 64078 SIOUX

CHIEF MFG CO., INC. 79

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Description:

Since 1957, Sioux Chief has manufactured innovative solutions for rough plumbing. Sioux Chief products are sold through qualified distributors worldwide from our Kansas City, Missouri headquarters. Sioux Chief is proud to be an American manufacturer and to support the American worker. Sioux Chief offers its employees an excellent benefits package.

This includes:

401k Medical and Dental Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Employee Referral Program Bonus opportunities Employee Discount Program Design. Build. Innovate. At Sioux Chief, we don't just manufacture plumbing products — we engineer smarter, faster, and safer ways to make them. We're looking for a Project / Machine Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges, pushing limits, and seeing their designs come to life on the production floor. If you want to own your projects from concept through completion — designing machines that bring new products to market and improve how America's plumbing systems are made — this is where you belong. What You'll Do Design, build, and enhance custom equipment that drives innovation across our production lines. Lead projects from idea to installation — managing timelines, budgets, and hands-on results. Create and refine machine components in-house and specify purchased parts. Partner with cross-functional teams on everything from automation design to product performance. Troubleshoot, refine, and continuously improve existing systems and processes. Train operators, maintenance, and integrators on your designs — ensuring safety and long-term reliability. Collaborate with fellow engineers to reimagine what's possible in our R D shop.

Requirements:

What You Bring A.S. degree or equivalent technical training, plus 5+ years of experience in machine design. Strong 3D design skills using Autodesk Inventor and solid mechanical fundamentals. Working knowledge of PLC programming, automation, pneumatics, and robotics. Sharp problem-solving skills and the drive to see projects through from the first sketch to full production. Team spirit, curiosity, and the confidence to innovate in a fast-paced environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.