Application Engineer

United Employment Group, Inc.; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Employment Group, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented individual to develop 3D CAD plant layouts and engage directly with customers to drive custom projects in Missouri. You will manage all phases from design to delivery, focusing on real-world engineering challenges.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and experience with CAD software like AutoCAD 3D or SolidWorks. Strong organizational skills and the ability to translate customer needs into technical solutions are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software with demonstrated experience producing plant layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site plans, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed plant layouts and equipment arrangement drawings using 3D CAD.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project handoff.

Skills

Proficiency in 3D CAD software

Strong spatial reasoning

Comfort working directly with customers

Organized and detail-oriented

Education

Degree in mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

SolidWorks

Job description

This is a hands‑on, detail-oriented role for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical problem-solving and direct customer engagement. If you’re fluent in 3D design, energized by solving real‑world engineering challenges, and comfortable owning a project from discovery to delivery, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Develop detailed plant layouts and equipment arrangement drawings using 3D CAD, incorporating customer site constraints, workflow requirements, and structural considerations.
• Engage directly with customers to understand operational needs, translate them into technical requirements, and present engineered solutions clearly and confidently.
• Prepare proposals, specifications, and technical documentation that accurately reflect project scope, equipment configuration, and site requirements.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to gather field measurements, evaluate existing infrastructure, and ensure designs are viable in real‑world conditions.
• Collaborate with internal engineering, sales, and project management teams to ensure smooth handoff from design through fabrication and installation.
• Manage design revisions and respond to customer feedback throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining accuracy and alignment with approved scope.

What we’re looking for:

• Degree in mechanical, civil, or industrial engineering‑or equivalent technical experience
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (AutoCAD 3D, SolidWorks, or similar) with demonstrated experience producing plant layouts or equipment arrangement drawings
• Comfort working directly with customers—asking the right questions, presenting technical content, and managing expectations professionally
• Strong spatial reasoning and the ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site plans, and specifications
• Organized and detail-oriented—able to manage multiple active projects with accuracy and accountability
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed

Nice to have:

• Background in industrial equipment, material handling, bulk materials, or heavy manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting a capital equipment sales or custom‑build process
• Familiarity with structural steel design or knowledge of structural loading concepts
• Why this role
• You’ll work on custom, one‑of‑a‑kind projects for customers across North America—no two plants are the same. You’ll have real ownership of your designs, direct relationships with customers, and visibility into the full project lifecycle from first sketch to final commissioning.