About the Role
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Job Title: Lead Design Engineer</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Location: Denison, Iowa</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Salary: $100K – 150K plus incentives</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;color: #494949">To excel in the Engineering department, you will analyze data and create innovative strategies to enhance production processes, lower operating expenses, and boost efficiency. Manage technical assignments leading a team on major projects. You will be in charge of a crucial segment of elaborate initiatives, contributing significantly to their success. While having the ability to work self-sufficiently and make impactful decisions,</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Responsibilities of the Design Engineer:</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Create engineering blueprints, specify materials, and estimate project expenses.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Conduct research for design support and feasibility studies.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Ensure designs meet standards and regulations, and validate fieldwork.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Review engineering submissions for accuracy, coordinate project tasks, and liaise with vendors and contractors to meet deadlines.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Guide vendors and contractors on layout strategies and utility needs.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Review consultant work, maintain project documentation, and suggest improvements.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Conduct operational reviews, define project scope, and evaluate proposals.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Submit status reports, manage contracts, and monitor installations for compliance.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Manage project finances to achieve budget goals.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white"><strong><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;color: black;letter-spacing: .2pt;border: none windowtext 1.0pt;padding: 0in">Requirements of the Design Engineer:</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field and 5+ years of experience, required.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Knowledge of food processing engineering and meat industry, preferred.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Skilled in project management, contract administration, and national codes interpretation.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Proficient in engineering economics and AutoCAD.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Willingness to travel occasionally and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.</span></p>
<p style="text-indent: -.25in;background: white"><span style="font-family: 'inherit',serif;color: #494949">Strong communication, planning, teamwork, reasoning, and adaptability skills.</span></p>