Location:
Sheffield, IA
Job Summary:
The Material Handling Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and improving material handling equipment and systems used in agricultural manufacturing and production operations. This position focuses on creating efficient solutions for the movement, storage, processing, and transportation of agricultural materials, components, and finished products. Works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and production teams to develop equipment designs, layouts, and mechanical systems that improve operational efficiency, safety, and productivity.
Essential Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Previous experience in mechanical design, material handling systems, or agricultural equipment manufacturing preferred.
- Experience with CAD software, 3D modeling, and engineering design documentation.
- Knowledge of conveyors, mechanical equipment, bulk material handling, or agricultural processing systems is beneficial.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of mechanical design principles and material handling systems.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
- Proficiency with CAD software and 3D modeling programs.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical components, and equipment functionality.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, production, and manufacturing personnel.
- Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple engineering projects.
Job Duties:
- Designs and develops material handling equipment, systems, and mechanical components used in agricultural manufacturing operations.
- Creates and modifies engineering drawings, 3D models, equipment layouts, and mechanical designs using CAD software.
- Designs conveyor systems, hoppers, chutes, platforms, frames, storage systems, and other material handling equipment.
- Develops equipment solutions for handling agricultural products, raw materials, bulk materials, and manufactured components.
- Evaluates existing material handling processes and recommends design improvements to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Works with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure equipment designs meet operational requirements and production specifications.
- Reviews equipment dimensions, clearances, load capacities, and mechanical functionality to ensure proper design.
- Prepares engineering documentation, bills of materials, specifications, and design packages.
- Assists with equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and design modifications as needed.
- Coordinates with vendors and suppliers regarding equipment components, materials, and manufacturing specifications.
- Ensures designs comply with applicable engineering standards, safety requirements, and company procedures.
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives involving agricultural equipment, production processes, and material flow systems.
*must be eligible
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is, and will continue to be, the policy of Sukup Manufacturing Co. to practice a program of equal employment designed to assure that all employment decisions and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees and applicants on the basis of individual qualifications and without unlawful regard to race, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, age or sex.
In addition to providing equal employment opportunities, it is also our policy to provide an environment free from unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment. Any alleged violation of this policy will be investigated and disciplinary action will follow as required.
Immigration Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Sukup Manufacturing Co. is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time unless explicitly annotated within the individual job posting.
