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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** Gptech LLC
- **Location:** Assumption, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $70,000.0 - $100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, MATLAB, Mathcad, Release Management, Windchill, Creo
- **Published:** September 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6ab0ab4bb520ee41

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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


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