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# Design Engineer

- **Company:** AXION
- **Location:** Kansas City, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $140,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4bbcff334fa0677c

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Mechanical drawings?, * B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

 * 5+ years of Design Engineering experience within food equipment manufacturing preferred
 * Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
 * Experience creating manufacturing drawings and applying GD&T principles
 * Experience with package forming, sealing, cutting, and related packaging subsystems preferred, * 5+ years of SolidWorks experience?
 * 5+ years of machine design experience?

## Description

* Lead the design and development of innovative machine manufacturing design.
 * Manage multiple concurrent projects and coordinate cross-functional engineering resources
 * Collaborate with Controls, Electrical, Fluid, Safety, Manufacturing, and external vendors to deliver projects successfully
 * Conduct engineering analyses including DFMEA and other design evaluation methods
 * Build and test prototypes to validate design requirements
 * Create manufacturing drawings, equipment layouts, and technical documentation
 * Provide technical support for customer equipment modifications and troubleshooting
 * Mentor and train junior design engineers while reviewing engineering drawings
 * Support continuous improvement initiatives and advancement of core technologies
 * Ensure designs meet manufacturing, quality, and customer requirements


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